Mustard Tempered Red Lentils

• 1 cup red lentils (masoor dal)
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp mustard oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• Salt to taste

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1. Cook lentils with turmeric until soft.
2. Heat mustard oil in a pan until it smokes lightly. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, garlic, and onions.
3. Pour this tempering over the cooked lentils, stir, and simmer for 2–3 minutes.

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