Sabut Masoor ki Dal

• 1 cup whole masoor lentils, soaked
• salt, to taste
• 1 ginger, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tomato, medium, finely chopped
• 2–3 green chillies, slit
• ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• 2 cups salt
• fresh coriander leaves, sprigs for garnish

Preparation

1. Step 1
   Pressure cook the soaked lentils with salt to taste and the finely chopped ginger until tender.
2. Step 2
   Heat the oil in a non-stick wok.
3. Step 3
   Add the cumin seeds and bay leaves to the hot oil.
4. Step 4
   Add the finely chopped tomato and cook until soft and the oil separates.
5. Step 5
   Add the slit green chillies, garam masala powder, coriander powder and red chilli powder. Mix the spices well.
6. Step 6
   Add the pressure-cooked lentils to the wok and mix well with the spices.
7. Step 7
   Add 2 cups water, salt to taste and the chopped fresh coriander leaves. Mix thoroughly.
8. Step 8
   Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.
9. Step 9
   Transfer the dal to a serving bowl, garnish with fresh coriander sprigs and serve hot with steamed rice.