Editing Dal Bhat

==Ingredients==
* 1 cup red lentils (or yellow or brown lentils)
* 3.5 cups water
* 2 onions
* 2 cloves garlic
* 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
* Salt
* Pepper
* 1 teaspoon garam masala
* 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
* A few leaves cilantro , chopped (optional)

==Instructions==
# Rinse the lentils with water, drain for 10 minutes and pat dry.
# Heat oil over medium heat. Fry the onions and garlic for 1 minute and add the pepper, cumin seeds, cardamom, salt and garam masala and continue to fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
# Add the lentils and sautÃ© for another minute.
# Cover with cold water and cook covered over medium heat until the lentils get a little mushy (about 1 hour).
# Garnish with chopped cilantro (optional).