4 tb Vegetable oil
1/2 ts Cumin seeds
4    Garlic cloves, chopped
1 md Onion, chopped
1 c  Lentils, washed & drained
3 c  Water
1 ts Salt
1/4 ts Cayenne

Heat oil over medium heat. When hot, add cumin seeds & let sizzle for a
few seconds. Add the garlic & stir-fry till the garlic changes colour. Put
in the onion & stir-fry until they begin to brown at the edges. Add the
lentils & water. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer for about an hour, or
until the lentils are tender. Add salt & cayenne. Stir to mix & cook
another 5 minutes.