Dahl

1 1/2 TBSP butter

1/2 medium onion, diced

1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp turmeric

2 small dried chilies

1 Tbl sofrito

1 1/2 c red lentils (they're really orange)

4 c water

salt to taste

Soften the onions in the butter, then add the chillies and cumin seeds and saute until fragrant. Stir in the turmeric to coat the onions and cook another minute. Add remaining ingredients and simmer covered for 30-40 minutes. Stir briskly to break up the lentils before serving.