1

: pressure-cook the dal with turmeric and salt until soft but still holding its shape.

2

In ghee, . Add onion; . Add ginger-garlic, green chili, tomato, and the ground spices; cook until the .

3

Add the cooked dal; simmer to a medium consistency, mashing a little. Adjust salt.

4

Second tadka: heat the finishing ghee, sizzle the cumin, hing, and dried red chili, and pour it sizzling over the dal.

5

Finish with garam masala, a little crushed kasuri methi if using, lemon or amchur, and coriander.