Nepali Dal Bhat

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1. 1Step 1: Soak lentils overnight, or a minimum of 4-5 hours.
2. 2Step 2: Place soaked lentils in a pot, add 3 cups of water. Add salt, turmeric, and 1 tsp of oil/ghee. Cover with a lid and cook on high until it boils. Once it begins to boil, stir well, and reduce flame to low. Be sure to stir occasionally. (Cooking time varies from 20-40 minutes depending on how long the lentils were soaked. To check for doneness, squeeze 2-3 lentils between your fingers, once they are easily mashed, the lentils are ready.)
3. 3Step 3: While lentils are cooking, add 2-3 Tbsp of ghee/oil to a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seed and toast lightly. Add onion, garlic, and green chili (optional), and sauté until the mixture is a golden brown. Add in the tomatoes and cook until they are softened.
4. 4Step 4: Once lentils are ready, add the sautéed mixture to the pot. Add cilantro leaves (optional).
5. 5Step 5: Serve over rice or with naan/roti.