Tarka Dhall

Ingredients

• 1 lb lentils
• 2 pints water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 dried red chilies
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 garlic clove, sliced