Dhal

Yield:	4 servings
Categories:

225	g	Green lentils; soaked overnight
		; (8oz)
		A pinch of turmeric
1	lg	Onion; chopped
1		Bay leaf
1		2 inch piece root ginger
1	tb	Chopped curry leaves or parsley
1		Fresh green chilli; chopped
4	tb	Olive oil
3	lg	Clov garlic; crushed
1/2	ts	Cumin seeds; crushed
1/4	ts	Mustard seeds; crushed
1		Dried chillies; (optional) (1 to 2)
1		226 gram can tomatoes; drained and chopped
		; (8oz)