1/4 ts Turmeric

      5 ea Garlic cloves, chopped

     10 ea Peppercorns, black

      1 ea Onian, small and chopped

    3/4 c  Lentils

      1 ts Salt

      2 tb Lemon juice

  Boil 2 1/2 cups water in a saucepan.  Add turmeric, garlic,
  peppercorns, onion, lentils and 1 ts salt.  Bring to a boil again.  Turn
  heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are cooked and most of the
  water had dried up (about 20 mins).
  Mash or grind lentils completely using a little water if necessary.
  Return lentils to saucepan. Pour in 6 cups water and bring to a boil.
  Turn heat on to medium-low and simmer 10 to 15 mins.
  Add lemon juce and salt to taste.
  This soup can be eaten as is or with boiled rice.