Masoor Dhal & Onions (Mushoor dhal pyaj phoron diye)

Masoor dhal is to be identified by it's orange color and circular shape.
Ingredients:
2/3rd cup masoor dhal
1 tbsp. oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 tsp. turmeric powder
2 tsp. salt or to taste
Method:
Pre-cook the lentils using three cups of water. Heat oil in a saucepan and fry the onions for five
minutes, stirring constantly. Add the lentils and another three cups of water and turmeric powder,
heat till the mixture starts boiling, season with salt and turn off the heat.