Simple Savory Lentils (Dal)

• 1 cup dried lentils, any color, any size
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, medium, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, ground
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

1. Soak lentils in water to cover for several hours or overnight. Drain.
2. Bring lentils & 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan & stir in salt & turmeric.
3. Cover & simmer about 45 minutes or until lentils are tender (but not mushy.).
4. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat & cook onion, cumin & cardamon, stirring, about 3 minutes.
5. Add garlic & cook, stirring, another minute.
6. Stir onion mixture into lentils.
7. Cook uncovered over low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

dried lentils, water, salt, turmeric, vegetable oil, onion, cumin, cardamom, garlic

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/simple-savory-lentils-dal-493917 (may not work)