Soak all dal in about three cups of water for an 15min. Pressure cook the dals with turmeric and salt.
Heat ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, dry red chillies, bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, cardamoms, curry leaves, ginger, green chillies, tomatoes and red chilli powder. Sauté till the ghee surfaces.
Add the cooked dals to this and mix properly. Finish off with juice of lemon and chopped coriander leaves.
To make batis, take all atta in a bowl. Add salt, cumin, carom, and half a cup of oil. Mix well. Add sufficient water and knead into a stiff dough. Preheat gas tandoor.
Take small sized portions. Press firmly and roll into round balls. Place the baatis on it. Press them slightly. It may take fifteen minutes to bake all sides.
With a bowl full of pure ghee to soak baatis.
When done, serve it hot.
