2 c Pink lentils
1 1/2 qt Water
Salt 1 ts Turmeric
1 ts Tamarind paste
1/4 c Oil
1 ts Cumin seeds
1 lg Onion, chopped
6 ea Garlic cloves, crushed
1 ea 1″ piece ginger, chopped
1/2 ts Dried red chilies
Wash lentils & boil in water with salt, turmeric & tamarind over medium heat for 20 minutes. Heat oil in a small pot. Add cumin seeds & fry for a minute. Stir in onion, garlic & ginger & fry till onion is browned & soft. Add chili & stir fro 30 seconds. Remove & pour over lentils, mix thoroughly & return to a boil. Serve with rice. Rani, “Feast of India”