Simple Savory Lentils (Dal) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup dried lentils, any color, any size
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, medium, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1/2 teaspoon cardamom, ground
2 garlic cloves, minced

Preparation

Soak lentils in water to cover for several hours or overnight. Drain.
Bring lentils & 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan & stir in salt & turmeric.
Cover & simmer about 45 minutes or until lentils are tender (but not mushy.).
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat & cook onion, cumin & cardamon, stirring, about 3 minutes.
Add garlic & cook, stirring, another minute.
Stir onion mixture into lentils.
Cook uncovered over low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently.