• 2-3 glasses water
• 250 grams black lentil (soaked) bhigoi hoi kaali masoor ki daal
• 1 onion (medium sized)
• 2 tomatoes (medium sized)
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp red chili powder or to taste
• ½ tsp turmeric (haldi)
• ½ tsp coriander powder (dhaniya powder)
• green chilies as required
• 2-3 tbsp green coriander leaves
• ½ tsp chaat masala
• ½ tsp whole spice powder (garam masala)

TARKA

• ⅛ cup oil
• 1 tbsp crushed garlic
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (zeera)