Lentil Dahl - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/8 cups red lentils, rinsed
2 None green chilies, deseeded and finely chopped
1/2 tsp turmeric
4 None cloves
1/2 None cinnamon stick
1 tbsp butter
1 None onion, thinly sliced
3 None garlic cloves, crushed

Preparation

Place the lentils and chilies in a pot and cover with 3 cups boiling water. Simmer for 10-12 mins.
Crush the spices in a mortar until powdered. Heat the butter in a small saucepan, add the spices and saute for 1-2 mins, until fragrant. Add the onions and garlic and saute for 3-4 mins until just soft. Stir into the lentils and simmer for 4-5 mins. Serve.