Dal

Yield:	6 Servings
Categories:	Asian, Vegetables

1 1/2	c	Red or brown lentils, yellow or green split peas, or split, hulled mung beans
4	c	Water
2		Dried chiles, whole
1/4	ts	Turmeric
1/2	ts	Salt
2	tb	Vegetable oil
1/2	ts	Cumin seeds
1	c	Chopped onions
1	ts	Fresh ginger root,grate/peel
1	tb	Fresh lemon juice
1	ts	Garam masala (optional)