Onion dal

Rinse the red lentils until the water runs clear. Put in the pressure cooker with turmeric powder, salt and hot water.

Pressure cook 12 minutes in an Instant Pot or 10 minutes in a stovetop pressure cooker (the next line says 'after 15 minutes of pressure cooking'). Let the pressure release naturally.

Thin the dal with water.

Heat oil; add sliced onions and a sprinkle of salt and stir over medium heat.

When the onions change colour add a splash of hot water and stir about a minute; repeat until a deep caramel colour, about six minutes in all.

Add the dal carefully; it splatters. Add water to the desired consistency, remembering lentils thicken as they sit.

Add two chilies; taste and add salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer five to six minutes.

Add chopped coriander. Garnish with fried onions.