firstly, in a pressure cooker take ½ cup toor dal, 2 tbsp masoor dal. you can also add moong dal if you prefer.
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also add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp oil and 1½ cup water.
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now in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee and splutter ½ tsp cumin, 1 bay leaf, pinch hing and 2 dried red chilli.
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also add 2 clove garlic, 1 inch ginger, 1 chilli and saute slightly.
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keeping the flame on low add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder and ½ tsp salt.
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simmer for 5 minutes or until flavours are well combined.
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now add 2 tbsp coriander, 1 tsp kasuri methi and ¼ tsp garam masala. mix well.
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