1/2 lb Masoor Dal (Pink Lentils)

      1 md Onion,thinly sliced

      2    Cloves Garlic, thinly sliced

    1/4 c  Ghee or Oil

      2 ts Ground Coriander

      2 ts Ground Cumin

      2 ts Ground Turmeric

      1 ts Ground Chili

      4    Cardamom Pods

      4    Cloves

      1    2-inch Stick of Cinnamon

  1 1/2 ts Salt

      4 oz Desiccated Coconut

      2    Tomatoes

  Wash the Lentils well with plenty of water, put into a saucepan with enough
  water to cover. Bring to the boil and boil gently until the Lentils are
  soft. Meanwhile, heat the Ghee or Oil in a frying pan and fry the Onion and
  Garlic. When the Onion softens add the Coriander, Cumin, Turmeric, and
  Chili, mixing well. Cook for two minutes, then add the Cardamoms, Cloves,
  and Cinammon. Now add the Lentils together with any liquid they have been
  cooking in and stir rapidly to ensure the spices mix in well. Add a little
  more water if necessary. (This dish should be fairly liquid.) Add the Salt
  and continue to cook for a further 5 minutes. Blend the Coconut with 2/3
  Cup Water in a liquidiser and add to the pan. Chop the Tomatoes into
  quarters and add to the Dal just before serving.