Soak dal for 30 mins and drain the water, this makes the dal a little delicate and cook fast.

Now take dal, carrot, onion, tomato, green chilli in a kadai...Pour in 3 cups of water and bring that to boil.

Simmer this for 30 mins or until the dal is cooked through.

Season with salt and mix well.

Now make seasoning by heating ghee and crackling mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves.

Pour this over the dal and mix well.

Serve with rice or roti.