Instructions

1. Wash the dals and soak in 1 1⁄2 cups of water for ½ an hour in a pressure cooker.
2. Add salt and turmeric, cover and pressure cook for 3 whistles (5 minutes in Instant Pot).
3. Allow to cool, then open.
4. In a saucepan, heat oil on medium heat for tempering.
5. Add dry chili, bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon.
6. As it browns, add cumin and mustard seeds.
7. Once crackled add hing then the onions, ginger and garlic.
8. Sauté for a minute, add tomatoes and cook on low heat until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
9. Combine dal and remaining ingredients.
10. Add a little water to make gravy.
11. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
12. Garnish with green coriander.
13. Note: urad dal and masoor dal can also be added, which makes 5 varieties of dals, known as panchkuti dal.