Pre soak the lentils at least for 30 minutes prior cooking them after washing thoroughly
Strain the lentils and keep aside
Add the lentils to a pressure cooker and add about 2 cups of water to it. Start the stove now and keep on medium heat
Add the turmeric powder and salt to taste. mix well
Next add half the onions chopped to the lentils
Add mixed chopped vegetables and mix for a while
Next throw in the fenugreek and mint leaves and mix well for about 2-3 minutes
Now pressure cook for upto 4-5 whistles and switch off the stove
For the masala/tempering:
Melt ghee/ butter in a wok and add the remaining onions and sauté till they are slightly brown
Next add the tomatoes and cook on Low heat covered till they are soft
Add chopped garlic-ginger and cumin powder
Followed by red chilli and Dhanshak powders
Add the green chilli paste.Mix well and take off heat
Open the cooker to check the lentil mix. If slightly uncooked, use a masher to mash the lentils and vegetables
Put it back on stove and keep on Low heat
Add the masala/tempering prepared to the lentils and mix well and let simmer
Next add lemon juice
finish by mixing coriander leaves .