dry masoor dal (aka red lentils), sorted and well rinsed • water • oil (coconut oil or neutral flavored) • large yellow onion, finely diced • garlic, minced • green chiles, minced (can be seeded for less heat, use more • curry powder(mixuter of Lal Mirch, Garam masala, zeera a • whole mustard seed • ground coriander • ground cumin • salt, more to taste • can diced tomatoes, or 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes •
