Masur Dal (little orange lentils)

For 4 people

Ingredients

• Masur Dal – 1 cup
• Chopped Onion – 1 large
• Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp
• Chili Powder – ¼ tsp
• Coriander Powder – ½ tsp
• Salt – ½ tsp
• Oil – 4 tbsp
• Green Chillies – 3 or 4 whole
• Green Coriander Leaves – few stems

Method

1. Wash Dal and drain.
2. Mix together onions, turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, salt and oil with the dal and add 2 cups of water.
3. Bring to boil; cover and reduce heat. Simmer until the dal is soft and the water is nearly gone.
4. Add green chilies and chopped coriander leaves.
5. Taste for salt.

-- ChristopherPepe - 17 Mar 2006