Dal Bhat (Nepalese Lentil Curry and Rice)

Ingredients
1 cup of dry lentils, washed and picked for any stones
1 large onion
3 garlic cloves
1 tbsp of ghee (Indian butter) or olive oil
1 tin of tomatoes
2 cups of cooked rice to serve

Spices: Salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric

Method
1) Fry off onion and garlic in ghee until onions have some color.
2) Add lentils, fry for 2 minutes. Add water to cover the lentils (about 1 1/2 cups).
3) Add spices, about 1/2 a teaspoon of each. Add tomatoes and cook for 10-15 minutes until fully cooked. Season to taste, and adjust the spices if required.
4) Serve with rice and coriander.