1. Heat oil in large saucepan and saute onion, garlic and chilli until onion is transparent. Add cumin and tumeric and cook for 1 minute.
2. Add chicken, lentils and salt and stir over moderate heat for a few minutes before adding water. Stir to combine and simmer gently, covered, until lentils have broken down and chicken is cooked. If you prefer less liquid, then remove lid and increase heat to reduce. Add garam masala in last 10 minutes of cooking.
Per serving: 191 Calories (kcal); 15g Total Fat; (66% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 2157mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 3 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates