1 cup pink lentils
3 cups water
1/2-1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2-1 teaspoon garam masala powder
(if you need a recipe, check here http://www.lifeisapalindrome.com/recipes/garam-masala-spice-blend )
Baghar:
1 tablespoon oil or ghee
1/2-1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon coriander powder
Carefully pick over the lentils, discarding discolored ones or any foreign matter. Wash in a sieve under running water. In a heavy saucepan boil the lentils in water with turmeric. When cooked, turn off heat; add salt, lemon juice, and garam masala.
Heat oil or ghee; add cumin seeds. Fry 2 minutes. Turn off heat. Add cayenne and coriander. Stir and pour over the cooked lentils. Mix well and serve.