Masoor Dal

Lentils with Garlic and Onion

Serves: 6 to 8

Water - 3 cups
Split red lentils - 1 cup
Ground turmeric - 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
Oil - 3 tbsp
Whole cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Garlic - 3 cloves, finely chopped
Onion - 1 medium, chopped
Salt - to taste

1, Combine water, lentils, turmeric, and cayenne in a pressure cooker and cook until the dal is completely cooked
2. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and stir. Add garlic, onion and salt and continue stirring until the onion begins to brown.
3. When lentils lentils are cooked, add them to the saucepan. Mix well and simmer for additional minutes before serving.