Firstly, in a bowl soak 1 cup whole masoor dal for 4 hours. If you are soaking in hot water then soak for 30 minutes.

In a pressure cooker take 2 tbsp oil. Add 1 bay leaf, ½ tsp cloves, 1 pod black cardamom, 1 inch cinnamon and 1 tsp cumin. Saute until the spice turn aroamtic.

Also saute 4 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger till it turns aromatic.

Further, add 1 onion and saute well.

Keeping the flame on low, add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, pinch thing and 1 tsp salt. Saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.

Add 2 tomato and saute until the tomato softens.

Now add soaked dal, 3 cup water and mix well.

Pressure cook for 5 whistles or until the dal is cooked well.

Mash the dal slightly, to get desired consistency.

To prepare the tempering, heat 2 tbsp ghee. Add 1 tsp cumin, 2 chilli, pinch thing, pinch chilli powder and pinch garam masala.

Mix till the spices turn aromatic.

Pour the tempering over the dal and add 2 tbsp coriander. Mix well.

Finally, enjoy Akhha Masoor Dal Recipe with roti or rice.