Dry Masoor Dal

1 cup Masoor Dal

1 medium size onion chopped

1 medium size tomato chopped

2 green chilli chopped

1 inch ginger chopped

4 cloves garlic minced

Kalonji 1 tsp

Whole Spices: 1 tbsp cumin seeds

1 bay leaf

Asofetida 1/4 tsp

Dry Spices: 1 tbsp coriander powder

1/2 tbsp red chilli powder

1/2 tbsp garam masala

1 tsp tumeric powder

1 tbsp oil 1 tbsp ghee

1/2 lime or lemon juice

Salt 1/2 tsp

Fresh cilantro 1 handfull for garnish

1 tbsp butter