How to make Indian Lentil Soup, Tarka Dhal recipe

Ingredients

• 250g (9oz) split red lentils
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground roasted cumin seed
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. grated fresh ginger root
• 1 medium onion
• 1 Soup stock cube
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp. vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. whole cumin seed
• salt, to taste