firstly, in a large bowl take ¾ cup black urad dal and soak in enough water for 3 hours.
drain off the water and transfer to a pressure cooker.
add 3 cup water and 1 tsp ghee.
cover and pressure cook for 5 whistles or until dal is cooked well. keep aside.
in a large kadai, heat 2 tbsp ghee and saute 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp cumin and 1 tsp kasuri methi.
add 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and 1 chilli.
saute well making sure onions turn golden brown,
keeping the flame on low, add ¼ tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, ¼ tsp garam masala and 1 tsp salt.
saute on low flame, until spices turn aromatic.
further, add 2 tomato and saute until tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
add in pressure cooked dal and mix well.
also, add 1 cup water or as required adjusting consistency as desired.
cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until flavours are absorbed.
now add 2 tbsp coriander and mix well.
finally, enjoy ma ki dal recipe with roti or rice.