Lentil Soup ("Masoor Daal")(A Soup From India) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. lentils
3 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. red chili powder
ginger (optional) *
1/4 tsp. garlic (optional) *
3 tsp. lime juice
coriander or cilantro sprig
1/4 small jalapeno (if desired)
2 tsp. oil
1 tsp. cumin seed

Preparation

*Ginger-Garlic Paste:
If desired, 1 clove of garlic + 1 equal size of ginger needs to be ground to paste.