pakistani style daal(lentils)

Ingredients

brown lentils 3/4c

pink lentils 1/4 c

cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp-1 tsp(use less if u dont want it too hot)

turmeric 1/4 -1/2 tsptsp

salt 3/4 tsp

corriander powder 1/2 tsp

cumin 1 tsp

onion 1/4 sliced

whole garlic cloves 5-6

fresh corriander 3-4 tsp(chopped)

oil or clarified butter 2-4tbsp

milk(optional) 1/8cup

METHOD

soak lentils in hot water for at least one hr or over night.Add about 4-5 cups water ,chillies,turmeric,corriander powder & garlic cloves

to the lentils and bring to a boil uncovered.Lower heat and continue to cook till very tender(i use a pressure cooker for about 6 mints.Or for about 30 mints.If water dries up add more.Add salt.The consistency should be like a thick soup.Heat oil fry onion slices till golden brown.If u like garlic add 1/4 tsp crushed garlic and cumin.When they turn gold pour over the daal.Add milk and stir.Cook for another 6-8 mints.Sprinkle chopped corriander and serve.

This is usually served over boiled rice(we eat basmati rice)with pickle, yogurt and tossed vegetable salad.