Dal Bhat

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1. 1Step 1: Cook plain basmati rice (or other rice if you prefer) in a pot or rice cooker while you prepare the dal.
2. 2Step 2: Heat a pan. Add ghee.
3. 3Step 3: Add cumin and black mustard seeds. Cook 5 seconds on medium-high heat.
4. 4Step 4: Add garlic, ginger, and onion. Stir well. Cook, stirring once a while, until onion is translucent and lightly browned.
5. 5Step 5: Lower heat to medium and add salt and spices (all ingredients between ginger and tomato). Stir well to combine for a minute.
6. 6Step 6: Add tomato and stir. Cook a few minutes until reduced.
7. 7Step 7: Add lentils and combine well.
8. 8Step 8: Add water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
9. 9Step 9: Cover and cook for 20-30 minutes.
10. 10Step 10: Uncover and stir.
11. 11Step 11: Add butter and cilantro or green onion. Stir until butter is melted and evenly distributed. Turn off the heat.
12. 12Step 12: Serve the dal in a bowl. Serve rice in a bowl or on a plate. Optionally, serve with a little yogurt and Indian pickled vegetables (achar).