Wash dal in lots of water and soak it for 30 mins. Take that in pressure cooker and add 3 cups of water..Cook for 2 whistles and simmer for 10 mins. Let the pressure go all by itself. Set aside for a moment.

Heat oil in a kadai. Add in cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds.

Add in Ginger and Garlic. Fry this for 1 min.

Add in green chilli and curry leaves. fry for 1 min.

Now add in onions and hing and cook till for 5 mins.

Throw in the tomato and mix well. Cook for 3 mins or until the tomatoes turn mushy.

Pour in dal and mix well. Add in required amount of water. Bring this to boil and simmer for 5 mins.

Season with salt and sugar and mix well.Squeeze in some lemon juice.

Garnish with cilantro.Serve hot with rice and any subzi.