Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 2 cups lentils, rinsed, drained
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups finely chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Pinch of ground cloves
• Curry powder
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Bring first 4 ingredients and 1 tablespoon oil to boil in large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered until lentils are tender, about 35 minutes. Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until brown, about 18 minutes. Mix in chili powder and cloves; stir 1 minute.
2. Stir onion mixture into lentils. Season with pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with curry powder, then cilantro.