1. Clean all the lentils (dals) individually to remove stones, other grains, dirt, etc. 2. Wash all the dals individually in 5 to 6 changes of water. 3. Soak all the dals for atleast 6 hours or overnight. 4. Drain the soaked dals the following morning i.e. the morning when you will be preparing this lentil curry. 5. Add 6 cups of water to the dals and pressure cook them until they are completely cooked. Mix well and use a round ladle to do so. Keep aside. 6. Heat oil in a pot. 7. Once hot, add onions, garlic and green chillies. Saute until the onions are golden brown in colour and the raw smell of garlic is gone. 8. Fold in the red chilli powder and cumin powder. Stir-fry briefly. 9. Add the chopped tomatoes and mix well. Allow to cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring continuously, until they are softened. 10. Stir in the cooked dals and mix well. 11. Add salt to taste and corriander leaves. 12. Cook the dal on low flame for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 13. Sprinkle kasoori methi on the dal and mix well. 14. Garnish with corriander leaves. 15. Serve hot with long grain Basmati rice. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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