Burmese Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced gingerroot
1/2 cup red lentil
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
4 -5 shallots (slice thin and fry to a crisp)
4 cups water

Preparation

Rinse the lentils under cold water in colander or sieve. Drain.
Heat oil in large saucepan on medium.
Add garlic, ginger, and turmeric. Stir-fry 1 minute.
Add the lentils and fry until they begin to change color (from orange to white/yellow).
Turn heat to medium high and bring water to boil. Immediately reduce heat to medium low for steady simmer.
Cook 20-25 minutes until lentils are soft. Add salt and stir.
Serve with crispy fried shallots and ground sesame seeds mixed with salt.