3 easy vegetable dal Recipes

red lentils, garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped, peeled fresh ginger, 1 inch square and 1/8 inch thick, chopped fresh coriander (cilantro), ground turmeric, cayenne pepper (optional), salt, lemon juice, vegetable oil (original recipe says three tbsp) or 2 tbsp ghee (original recipe says three tbsp), ground asafetida powder, whole cumin seed, lemons (optional) or lime wedge, to serve (optional)

dry yellow split peas, butter (can use oil or substitute to make this vegan), onion, chopped, garlic cloves, finely minced, fresh gingerroot, finely minced, low sodium vegetable broth, water, salt, curry powder (i prefer a mild, yellow indian variety), cumin, coriander powder, turmeric, chili powder (optional), garam masala (optional), fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish (optional)