Masoor Dhal & Onions (Mushoor dhal pyaj)

* 2/3 cup masoor dhal
* 1 tbsp. oil
* 1 large onion, sliced
* 1 tsp. turmeric powder
* 2 tsp. salt or to taste
* Coriander leaves -small bunch

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. Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.