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Ingredients

1 cup	black gram (chana dal)
2 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1	bay leaf
1	medium onion, finely chopped
1	tomato, finely chopped
1 teaspoon	ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
1 teaspoon	salt
2 cups	water
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the chana dal thoroughly and soak it in water for at least 30 minutes.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. 3 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, and let them splutter.
4. 4 Add the bay leaf and sauté for a few seconds.
5. 5 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
6. 6 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
7. 7 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
8. 8 Mix in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.
9. 9 Drain the soaked chana dal and add it to the pan.
10. 10 Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
11. 11 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer until the dal is cooked through and the mixture thickens.
12. 12 Stir in the garam masala and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
13. 13 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.