Green Lentil Curry

Name: Green Lentil Curry
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger; 1 garlic clove, mashed to a paste; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 small shallot, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste mixed with 1 tablespoon of water; 1 1/4 cups dried green lentils; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 5 1/4 cups water, divided; 4 ounces green beans, cut into 3/4-inch lengths; 4 ounces kale, stemmed and leaves finely chopped; 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced; 1 cup finely chopped cilantro, divided; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Kosher salt