Masoor Dal

Directions

1. 1
   Wash the dal well and drain.
2. 2
   Boil the water and add the dal, salt, pepper, turmeric, finely chopped ginger, and garlic.
3. 3
   Cover the pot and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. 4
   When done, heat the ghi add the cumin.
5. 5
   Fry until golden brown and add thinly sliced onions.
6. 6
   Fry until crisp and brown.
7. 7
   May add paprika and finely chopped tomatoes to the above for color.
8. 8
   Pour over the dal and serve.