Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     3/4  cup           masoor dal -- (washed)
   3                    onions -- sliced
   4      cloves        garlic -- crushed
     1/2  teaspoon      chile powder
   3                    tomatoes
   2      teaspoons     oil
                        salt -- to taste
                        lemon juice
                        ***FOR GARNISH***
   1      tablespoon    boiled rice

Preparation:

Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes 1. Heat the oil and fry the onions for 1 minute. Add the garlic and chile powder and fry again for 1/2 minute. 2. Add 6 cups of water, the tomatoes, masoor dal and salt and cook in a pressure cooker until the first whistle. 3. When cooked, blend in a mixer. 4. Boil for 5 minutes. Serve hot with lemon juice and garnished with boiled rice.