Authentic Masoor Dal (Indian Red Lentils)

I cook for myself and my boyfriend, and sometimes small family gatherings. I tend to improvise often but am trying to be more controlled and organized to get consistent results with recipes.

subheading: For the masoor dal:

2 ½ cups ( 1 pound) red lentils

2 tablespoons ghee or oil

3 to 4 dried red chilis

1 small onion

4 garlic cloves

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

subheading: For the tempering:

2 tablespoons ghee or oil

2 dried red chilis

½ teaspoon cumin seeds

1 garlic clove

4 fresh curry leaves

subheading: To serve (optional):

Flatbread (naan or chipati) or cooked basmati rice

Fresh cilantro, for garnish

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