Masoor Daal Bhorta (Mashed Lentils)

Serves four to five people.

Ingredients:

• Masoor daal (lentils) - 1 cup
• Chopped onions - 4 tablespoons
• Chopped garlic - 1 tablespoon
• Ground turmeric - ½ teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon (as needed)
• Chopped coriander leaves - 3 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 2 to 3 tablespoons
• Dry chili - 2 to 3

Preparation:

• Clean the daal and boil with 2 cups of water.
• Skim off any foam that forms on top of the daal.
• Add the turmeric and garlic.
• Keep covered over low heat for 5 to 6 minutes.
• Remove the lid and let the water dry up.
• Turn off the heat once the lentil is slightly fried.

• In a separate pan, heat a little bit of oil and fry the dry chili.

• Mash the onion, chili, coriander and salt in a bowl.
• Mix in the lentils and the rest of the oil.
• Mash thoroughly by hand and serve.