DAL

• 1 cup of yellow mung dal
  
• 6 cup water
  
• 4 tbsp ghee or olive oil
  
• 1 tsp black mustard seeds
  
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
  
• 5 curry leaves or bay leaves
  
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
  
• 1 tsp masala powder
  
• Salt and pepper to your liking
  
• Handful of cilantro or parsley.
  

Wash mung dal 2-3 times.
Heat oil or ghee moderately and sautée seeds in soup pot. Add bay or curry leaves.
Put mung dal in pot with 3 cups of water, being to boil and then simmer til soft. Medium heat, uncovered for about 30 minutes. Stir to prevent sticking. Add the last 3 cups of water and simmer for another 20 minutes. Add turmeric, masala, salt and pepper. 
I love adding greens towards the end!
ENJOY