Spicy Lentils

Ingredients

 * 2 cups orange lentils
 * 1 tsp. salt
 * 1/4 C vegetable oil
 * 1 large onion, chopped
 * 1" piece fresh ginger, grated
 * 2 cloves garlic, crushed
 * 1 tsp. ground coriander seed
 * 1 tsp. turmeric
 * 1 tsp. cumin seeds, crushed
 * 1 tsp. cardamom seeds, crushed
 * 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
 * 1/4 C canned tomatoes, or fresh ones, peeled.

Directions

 * 1) Dissolve salt in enough boiling water to cover lentils. Add lentils and cook until tender. Drain and mash with potato masher.
 * 2) Heat oil in a skillet and fry oinions and garlic until onions are golden. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for a few minutes. Stir in lentils and heat until thick. Serve hot.