Ingredients

Lentils (Dal):

• 1 cup yellow split lentils (toor dal or moong dal)
• 6 cups water (plus extra if needed)
• 1 tsp ground turmeric

Tarka (Tempering):

• 3 tbsp Desi ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced
• 2 inch ginger, finely chopped or grated
• 4 green chilies, slit or chopped
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp garam masala (optional)
• Salt to taste