Sort and clean orange lentils. Rinse until water runs clear. Drain.

Heat butter in a medium saucepan over moderate heat. Saute onions with salt and pepper until gold brown. Add garlic and ginger, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add dal and Chicken broth (or water). Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook, covered, for 20 minutes. Serve hot. It keeps well for 2 to 3 days. Reheat before serving.

PAtsnotes - chop some fresh spinach. Toss equal amounts of orange dal with brown rice or orzo pasta and the spinach. Stir in a little Swiss cheese. Reheat, covered, and corner vented, in microwave for not more than 3 minutes on high. Serve with chutney.

topping with a dollop of yogurt and some crisp fried onions. - Sf `````