Ghee (or other high-temp oil) • Cumin Seed • Hing (Asafetida) optional • small Onion, chopped • Garlic, minced • fresh Ginger, minced (or 1 tsp ground ginger) • Turmeric • Indian Red Chili Powder (or cayenne) • Kosher Salt • Water • Red Lentils (rinsed, same as you do for rice) • Yellow Lentils (split peas) (rinsed) •