Chop the onion and garlic into small pieces, put them together with the grated ginger and 120 ml of water in a pan and bring to a boil. Cook for a few minutes until the onion and garlic soften and get a little color.
Add all the spices, mix and fry for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the soup base, coconut milk, tomato concentrate, red lentils and pureed pumpkin.
Stir, cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the lentils are fully cooked.
Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the instructions.
Serve and decorate with fresh parsley if desired.