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

1. Rinse the lentils with water, drain for 10 minutes and pat dry.
2. 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.
3. Add the lentils and sauté for another minute.
4. Cover with cold water and cook covered over medium heat until the lentils get a little mushy (about 1 hour).
5. Garnish with chopped cilantro (optional).