firstly, in a pressure cook take ¾ cup toor dal, ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp oil.
add 3 cups of water and pressure cook for 5 whistles.
once the pressure settles down, mash the dal using a whisk.
further, in a large kadai heat 1 tbsp ghee and splutter 1 tsp cumin and pinch hing.
also add 3 clove garlic, 1 chilli and ½ tsp ginger paste. saute well.
additionally, add ¼ tsp turmeric and ½ tsp chilli powder. saute on low flame.
now add pressure cooked toor dal and mix well.
adjust the consistency by adding ½ cup water or more.
simmer for 2 minutes or until dal absorbs flavour.
furthermore, add 2 tbsp coriander and 1 tsp lemon juice. mix well.
now in a small kadai, heat 1 tbsp ghee and saute 2 clove garlic, 1 dried red chilli.
turn off the flame and add ¼ tsp chilli powder and 1 tsp coriander. mix well.
pour the tempering over dal and mix well.
finally, enjoy lasooni dal tadka with jeera rice.