Masoor Daal

Ingredients

 * masoor daal (lentil) 1 cup
 * peya(n)j (onion) 1 medium/sliced
 * jiraa (cumin seeds)1/2 tsp.
 * halood (turmeric powder) 1/2 tsp.
 * laban (salt) to taste 1 tbsp.
 * ka(n)chaa lankaa (green chilli) 1

Directions

 * 1) Wash and boil daal in 2-1/2 cup of water. Mash the daal when completely done. Heat 3 tbsp. of oil. Roast cumin seeds until red Add the sliced onions and fry until golden brown
 * 2) Pour the mashed daal into the wok and add turmeric powder, salt, and green chilli. Let daal simmer for atleast 10 to 15 minutes. The more you simmer, better it tastes.