I mean the one you do when you want something easy to do, but not when you're tired at the point you microwave a frozen-meal, or just cut down a piece of cheese and put it in a bread
"Every Day Dal" from Curries Without Worries
1 cup split red lentils
Tbl ghee or butter
1-2 dried red chilies
Tbs tumeric
Tbs cumin
1-3 Tbs salt (to taste)
1 Tbs each minced ginger and garlic
5 cups water
Put in large pot bring to boil simmer 35+/- min stir it you want