Red Lentil Dal

Name: Red Lentil Dal
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups water; 1 cup dried red lentils*; 3/4 teaspoon turmeric; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 cup basmati rice,* cooked according to package directions; 2 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 jalapeño chili, seeded, chopped; *Available at Indian markets and in many supermarkets.