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Ingredients:
1/2 lb Lentils
1 med Onion,thinly sliced
2 Cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 cup Ghee or Oil
2 tsp Ground coriander
2 tsp Ground cumin
2 tsp Ground turmeric
1 tsp Ground chili
4 Cardamom pods
4 Cloves
2-inch Stick of cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp Salt
4 oz  Coconut milk

Preparation:
1. Wash the lentils well with plenty of water, put into a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to the boil and boil gently until the Lentils are soft.

2. Meanwhile, heat the Ghee or oil in a frying pan and fry the onion and garlic. When the onion softens add the coriander, cumin, turmeric, and chili, mixing well. Cook for two minutes, then add the cardamoms, cloves, and cinammon. Now add the lentils together with any liquid they have been cooking in and stir rapidly to ensure the spices mix in well. Add a little more water if necessary.

3.  Add the salt and coconut milk, continue to cook for a further 5 minutes. Serve warm.