My Dhal

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups moong dhal, soaked overnight in cold water
• 1 tablespoon turmeric
• 4 to 6 cups water
• 1/3 cup oil or ghee
• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
• 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
• 1 onion, peeled and minced
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled, and crushed
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 2 large tomatoes, peeled and minced
• 1 small carrot, peeled and grated
• 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
• Coarsely chopped cilantro, to finish (optional)