- Pre-cook the lentils using three cups of water. Heat oil in a saucepan and fry the cumin seeds for a minute.
- Add the chopped onions, minced ginger, minced garlic, cumin, coriander and Garam Masala powders, as well as sliced tomatoes and cook, stirring constantly, for ten minutes on medium low heat.
- Stir in lentils with another three cups of water and turmeric powder, heat till the mixture starts boiling, season with salt and remove from heat.