Mixed Vegetable with Garbanzo Beans in Lentil Dhal

Ingredients:

200 g      split lentil dhal
1/2 tsp    ground tumeric
5 tbsp     olive oil
1 tsp       cumin seed
2 cups     cooked garbanzo beans
3 cloves  garlic  (finely chopped)
1             onion   (cut into fine slices)
1/4          cabbage ( cut into small pieces)
1             capsicum (sliced)
4             hot green chilies (sliced into fine pieces)
1 tsp        salt
1              tomato
1 tsp        finely chopped ginger
water      4 times the depth of the lentils in the pot

Method:
1.  Wash, and drain the lentils.
2.  In a heavy-bottomed pot, bring the lentils and water to a boil.
3.  Stir in the turmeric.
4.  Cover pot, with lid slightly ajar, and simmer over low heat for 1 1/4 hours, stirring occasionally.
5.  Stir in the tomato, the ginger, and 1 1/4 teaspoon salt.
6.  While the lentils are cooking, heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
7.  Add the cumin seeds and cook for 3 to 4 seconds, then add the garlic. 
8.  Once the garlic pieces start to brown, add the onion, cabbage and green chilies. 
9.  Cook the cabbage mixture, stirring often, until it starts to brown. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Turn off the heat.
10. Add the cabbage mixture. Stir to mix and allow to simmer uncovered for a few minutes to reheat the cabbage.