Red Lentil Dahl

    

     Ingredients:

      1 c  Lentils
      6 c  Water
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/2 ts Turmeric
      1    Onion, small and chopped
      1 tb Butter/oleo
    1/2    Green chili, chopped


Methods:

Soak lentils for one hour.Drain and wash lentils in cold water.Place lentils in a 2-qt saucepan.Add water,green chili, salt and turmeric.Bring to a boil.Lower heat and simmer 1 1/2 hrs.Melt butter/oleo in a small frying pan.  Saute the onion.Add the onion and the butter/oleo to the lentils and boil the whole thing for 2 or 3 mins.