Masoor Daal - Indian Red Lentils Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb red lentil
• water, as needed
• 2 tablespoons ghee or 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon cardamom seed
• 6 inches cinnamon sticks, broken
• 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
• salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice or 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
• 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt or 14 ounces light coconut milk