Tadka Dal

• 250ml red lentils
• 750ml water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds, sizzle
• 1 tsp chilli powder, to taste

Simmer lentils with salt and turmeric separately 8-10 minutes. Fry chopped items and add lentils when ready.