"By Ashley Skabar, About.com..."
INGREDIENTS
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* 1 T. sesame oil or, alternatively, olive oil
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* 1 cup finely chopped white onion
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* 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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* 1 T. finely chopped fresh ginger
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* 4 cups water or vegetable broth
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* 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed and picked over
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* 1 t. cumin
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* 1 t. coriander
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* 1 t. tumeric
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* 1/4 t. cardamom
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* 1/4 t. cinnamon
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* 1/4 t. cayenne pepper
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* 1 t. salt, or to taste
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* 2 T. tomato paste