Shanila'S Lentil Soup(Mung Ki Dal) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. mung dal (Indian store)
2 c. water
1 tsp. turmeric
1/4 tsp. hot red pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. melted Crisco or oil
1 large onion, cut paper thin slivers
1 tsp. cumin seed
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

Preparation

Wash mung dal until water washes clean.
Put dal in pot.
Add water, turmeric, red pepper and salt and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; cover pan partially and simmer for 30 minutes, or until dal is tender, but still intact.