Easy Masoor Daal

Rinse lentils thoroughly and place in a medium saucepan along with ginger turmeric salt and cayenne pepper. Cover with about 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam that forms on top of the lentils. Reduce heat and simmer stirring occasionally until beans are tender and soupy.

Meanwhile in a microwave safe dish combine oil dried onion and cumin seeds. Microwave on high for 45 seconds to 1 minute; be sure to brown but not burn onions. Stir into lentil mixture.