Dal

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1/4 cup ghee or clarified butter

1 1/2 cups diced onions

2 tablespoons minced garlic

2 jalapeno peppers, cored, seeded and minced

1 tablespoon cumin seeds, toasted and crushed

2 cups orange lentils

2 tablespoons finely minced ginger

2 tablespoons Garam Masala, recipe follows

1 tablespoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon sugar

1 bay leaf

3/4 cup diced tomatoes

1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar

8 cups chicken stock

Garam Masala:

1 tablespoon black peppercorns

1/2 tablespoon whole cloves

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds

3 tablespoons cumin seeds

3 tablespoons coriander seeds

Four 3-inch cinnamon sticks

1/4 cup dried red chiles

1/2 tablespoon freshly grated nutmeg