Masoor Dal

Procedure

1. Sort, rinse, and drain the lentils.
2. Put the lentils and water in a saucepot. Bring to a boil. Skim off any froth that rises to the top.
3. Add the garlic, ginger, cilantro, turmeric, and cayenne. Simmer until the lentils are very tender and falling apart, about 1½ hours.
4. Add the lemon juice and salt to taste.
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