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Dhal-4

1 cup red lentils
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tsp. finely chopped garlic
1 tsp. finely chopped ginger (I grated it)
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
2.5-3 cups hot water
1 tsp. salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp. garam masala

Directions ::..

Wash lentils thoroughly. Discard those that float to the top. Drain well. Heat sauteeing liquid in saucepan and “fry” onions, garlic, and ginger until onion is brown. Add turmeric and stir well. Add drained lentils,and fry about a minute or two. Add hot wter, bring to a boil and simmer until half cooked (about 15-20 minutes). Add salt and garam masala, mix well and continue cooking until lentils are soft and like

porridge. If there is too much water, leave lid off pan to speed evaopration. Serve with brown rice, Indian breads, or as a lite meal by itself.

I think 2.5 cups water works best. My variations: I add a one-inch piece cinammon stick and two whole cloves with the water. They give it a nice punch, but are very optional.