DIMPI'S GARLIC DAL

Steps:

• Rinse the lentils several times, then combine the first 6 ingredients (through turmeric) and pressure cook until soft.
• In a saucepan, heat oil. Add mustard seeds. When mustard crackles, add cumin seeds and red chillies. Stir for a few seconds.
• Now add serrano pepper (deseed if you don't want heat), curry leaves and garlic. Stir until garlic is barely colored.
• Now add the cooked lentil mixture, water if needed and bring to a boil.
• When dal is boiling, add cumin and salt to taste. Lower heat, cover and simmer for a few minutes.
• Take off heat, add cilantro and mix well.
• Serve hot with rice or chapati.