- Heat the oil and fry the onions for 1 minute. Add the garlic and chilli powder and fry again for ½ minute.
- Add 6 teacups of water, the tomatoes, masoor dal and salt and cook in a pressure cooker till the first whistle.
- When cooked, blend in a mixer. Boil for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with lemon juice and garnished with boiled rice.