large cup lentils, cleaned and rinsed (about 7 oz or 200 grams) • small potatoes, halved • medium onions, halved • carrot, sliced • garlic cloves • water (about 1.4 liters) • chopped parsley (about 15 grams) • ghee or butter (about 30 grams) • black pepper • ground coriander • turmeric • Salt to taste •