Masoor Daal

Ingredients

 * 1 cup masoor daal (lentil)
 * 1 medium, sliced peya(n)j (onion)
 * ½ tsp. jiraa (cumin seeds)
 * ½ tsp. halood (turmeric powder)
 * 1 tbsp. laban (salt) or to taste
 * 1 ka(n)chaa lankaa (green chili)

Directions

 * 1) Wash and boil daal in 2½ cup of water. Mash the daal when completely done.
 * 2) Heat 3 tbsp. of oil. Roast cumin seeds until red
 * 3) Add the sliced onions and fry until golden brown
 * 4) Pour the mashed daal into the wok and add turmeric powder, salt, and green chilli.
 * 5) Let daal simmer for at least 10 to 15 minutes.
 * 6) The more you simmer, better it tastes.