Masoor Dal

Method

1. 1

   Wash the lentils really well until the water runs mostly clear. Drain.

2. 2

   Add to a pot with the 3 cups fresh water, turmeric, ginger, hing and green chili.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil, then simmer until the lentils are cooked.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, heat the ghee in a pan. Once hot, add the cumin seeds and cook until toasted.

5. 5

   Add the sliced onion and cook until soft and cooked through.

6. 6

   If using red chili powder, add it at the end and don’t let it sit in the hot oil too long.

7. 7

   Pour the infused oil into the cooked dal and give it a stir.

8. 8

   Add salt and stir well. Let it sit on low heat for a couple of minutes — add garam masala now if you want.

9. 9

   Garnish with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lemon.