Dhal I

== Ingredients ==
* 1 onion, diced
* 1 – 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tbsp ground turmeric
* 1½ tbsp ground cumin
* 1 tbsp ginger root, finely grated
* ¼ tbsp ground cardamom
* 1 cup dried lentils or split peas (if using split peas soak overnight)
* 3 cups hot water
* 1 tbsp salt
== Directions ==
# Sauté in water or broth the onion, garlic and spices.
# Add the lentils, hot water and salt.
# Bring to a boil.
# Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
# Remove cover and simmer over very low heat, stirring frequently, about 20 more minutes, until lentils are mushy and thick, about the consistency of refried beans.
# Garnish with onions, thinly sliced and browned, or a squeeze of lemon.
# Serve with rice.
Category:Better Digestion Recipes
Category:Indian Soups
Category:Indian Vegetarian
Category:Cardamom Recipes
Category:Ground turmeric Recipes
Category:Lentil Recipes
Category:Split pea Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes
Category:Ginger Recipes
Category:Garlic Recipes