Masoor Dal

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup dried red lentils, washed and picked over
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
• 2 cloves
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• Salt
• 2 tablespoons cold butter (optional)
• Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish