lentil dhal.

ingredients:
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or pureed
6oz red lentils, rinsed
2 cups water
1 tsp turmeric
1 pinch cumin
2 pinch ground coriander
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp sugar
1 tblsp tomato puree
chili to taste (2 small dried/1 fresh/some cayenne pepper/whatever you have)
2 tblsp fresh cilantro

1.) Fry the onion and garlic in a saucepan.

2.) Add everything else.

3.) Boil for 10 minutes, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for another 30.

4.) Stir in cilantro and add a little salt if needed.

serves: 2