- Pressure cook drained pigeon peas, drained Bengal gram and drained green gram along with asafoetida and turmeric powder in 2½ cups water till 4-5 whistles are released. Open the lid when the pressure is completely released. 2. Heat butter and ghee in a deep non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds and when they change colour, add ginger and garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add green chillies and sauté for 30 seconds. Add onion and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add tomato, mix, cover and cook till soft . Add chilli powder and garam masala powder and sauté for 1 minute. Add cooked dal mixture and salt, mix, cover and cook for 3-4 minutes. Switch off the heat, add coriander leaves and lemon juice and mix well.