1 c  Lentils

      6 c  Water

    1/2 ts Salt

    1/2 ts Turmeric

      1 ea Onion, small and chopped

      1 tb Butter/oleo

    1/2 ea Green chili, chopped

  Soak lentils for one hour.  Drain and wash lentils in cold water.
  Place lentils in a 2-qt saucepan.  Add water, green chili, salt and
  turmeric.  Bring to a boil.  Lower heat and simmer 1 1/2 hrs.
  Melt butter/oleo in a small frying pan.  Saute the onion.  Add the onion
  and the butter/oleo to the lentils and boil the whole thing for 2 or 3
  mins.
  Serve with fresh lemon juice.  Rice is also a good addition.
  VARIATIONS:  Instead of onion you can try 1/2 ts of whole cumin seed.  You
  can also add 1/2 cup of mixed veggies, or 1/2 cup of chopped potatoes and
  cauliflower, or 1/2 cup of green peas.