Spicy Lentils

Ingredients

 * 2 cups orange Lentils
 * 1 tsp. salt
 * ¼ cup 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
 * ½ tsp cayenne pepper
 * ¼ cup canned tomatoes, or fresh ones, peeled.

Directions

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