• Wash and boil chana dal in 4 cups of water in a pressure cooker with a pinch of salt and a pinch of turmeric powder and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.
• Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds, stir and add grated ginger.
• Now add all spices and salt except for our garam masala. Stir on low flame
• Add chopped tomato and green chilly.
• Stir frequently till all spices and aromatics mix together and ghee comes out. Transfer this tempering over boiled dal and stir on low flame for 15 minutes.
• If your dal is not ready you can go for 1-2 more whistle along with tempering.
• Garnish with chopped coriander and garam masala.
• Ready to eat with rice and chapati.

For rice

• Boil water in a big pot, add salt and oil. Add washed rice in it.
• Cook for 10 minutes, drain excess water. Heat for1 minute before serving to evaporate the water left on the base of the vessel.
• Serve hot dal with Rice.