Lisa Roazen's Dal:

Sauté 3 sliced scallions and 3-4 radishes (small dice) in a Tbsp of oil and 1/2 tsp salt for a few minutes. Add a smashed garlic clove, stir, turn off heat. Add 1/2 tsp ginger, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp ground cardamom and stir til well mixed. Add 2/3 c red lentils. Mix well and return flame to medium. Add 4 c chicken stock and one med sweet potato cut in 1/2" dice. Simmer covered until lentils are unrecognizable and potatoes are soft, 15-20 min. Add water if too thick; uncover and turn up heat a bit if too thin (keep stirring!). Purée with hand blender (optional) and enjoy.