Easy & Hearty Masoor Dal Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils (masoor dal) (200 g)
• 4 cups water (960 ml)
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder (2 g)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (30 ml) or ghee
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (5 g)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped (150 g)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-inch piece ginger, grated
• 1-2 green chilies, slit (adjust to taste)
• 1 large tomato, chopped (150 g)
• 1 teaspoon garam masala (5 g)
• Salt to taste