Tarka Dal Recipe

Ingredients:

1 1/4 c brown lentils 3 3/4 c water
1 ts turmeric
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tb ghee
1 lg onion, chopped
1 ts garam masala
1/2 ts ginger, grated
1 ts coriander
1/2 ts cayenne pepper

Directions:

Wash lentils in cold water. In a pot, combine lentils, water,
turmeric and garlic. Cover and simmer 30 minutes or until lentils
are tender. Uncover and cook 2-3 minutes to reduce excess liquid.

Heat ghee in another pot. Add onion and fry gently for 5 minutes.
Add garam masala, ginger, coriander and cayenne pepper; cook gently
1 minute. Add mixture to lentils and stir well. Garnish with
cilantro.