Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1
cup
masoor dal





1
each
onion





1
each
ginger

fresh, 1 inch piece



3 1/2
cups
water





1
x
turmeric

pinch



2
each
garlic

cloves



1
teaspoon
cumin seeds





2
tablespoons
butter

 Wash the dal well and drain.  Boil the water and add the dal, salt, pepper, turmeric, finely chopped ginger, and garlic.  Cover the pot and simmer for 2 minutes.
  
When done, heat the ghi add the cumin.  Fry till golden brown and add thinly sliced onions.  Fry till crisp and brown.  May add paprika and finely chopped tomatoes to the above for color.  Pour over the dal and serve