Five-Jewel Creamed Lentils (Punjab)

Yield:	8 Servings
Categories:	Indian

175	g	Yellow Split Peas (channa dal); (6 ounces)
90	g	White Gram Beans (urad dal); (3 ounces)
45	g	Yellow Mung Beans (moong dal); (1 1/2 ounces )
45	g	Red Lentils (masar dal); (1 1/2 ounces)
1/2	ts	Turmeric
2	ts	Salt; (or to taste)
6	tb	Vegetable Oil
2	md	Onions; Peeled, Sliced in Thin Rings
2	ts	Garlic; Minced
2	ts	Ginger; Grated or Crushed
3	md	Tomatoes; Sliced in 2cm thick wedges
2	tb	Vegetable Oil
1 1/2	ts	Cumin Seed
1/2	ts	Cayenne Pepper
1	ts	Paprika
4	tb	Fresh Coriander; Chopped
2		Green Chilies; Minced