Pistrang.com - Lentils with Cumin Seeds (Dal)

Ingredients

• 7 oz lentils, picked over, washed and drained
• 2 pints water (or more, as nneeded)
• 2 thin slices unpeeled ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 tsp. salt, or to taste
• 3 T ghee or vegetable oil
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 T finely chopped, fresh green coriander