PREPARATION

1. In a mixing bowl, add 150 grams washed whole red lentil and 500 milliliters water.
2. Keep aside and soak for 15 - 20 minutes.
3. In a pressure cooker, add soaked lentil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 650 milliliters water.
4. Give it a mix and cover it with the lid.
5. Pressure cook it until 3 whistles.
6. Release the pressure and remove the lid.
7. Give it a stir and remove it from heat.
8. Now, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan, add 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida. Stir well.
9. Then, add 1 teaspoon green chili, 80 grams tomatoes . Mix well.
10. Cook for 1-2 minutes on low heat.
11. Add 120 grams tomato puree, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric and mix well.
12. Add 1 teaspoon red chili, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and mix it well.
13. Now, add 150 milliliters water, stir once and bring it to boil.
14. Then, add cooked lentil and mix well.
15. Add 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon garam masala. Mix well.
16. Add 1 tablespoon coriander and give it a nice stir.
17. Remove the pan from heat.
18. Garnish it with chopped coriander.
19. Serve hot with rice or chapati.