Ingredients :
Water
2 cup masur dal
1/2 tsp haldi
Salt to taste
2 tsp Sugar
2 tbsp Vegetable oil
2 tej patta
2 to 3 dried red chiles
1/2 tsp Kalonji seeds
1 Onion, thinly slivered
2 Green chillies, chopped
1 tsp Garam masala
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp Cilantro, chopped

Method:
Bring water to a boil over medium heat & add lentils. Add turmeric &simmer, covered, until the masur is tender, about 15 minutes. They are cooked when they easily break when pressed between the thumb & index finger.

Add salt & sugar. In a blender, puree until smooth. Return to the pan & keep warm. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Fry tej patta & redchiles until the chiles darken. Add kalonji seeds & fry a few seconds more. Add onion & fry until it darkens to a rich brown: do not allow it to burn. If you have the heat nice & low, this should take 15 to 18 minutes. Stir constantly.

Stir in the green chile & pour this mixture over the pureed masur dal. Simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the garama masala, lemon juice (or lime if you prefer) & cilantro. Garnish with lemon wedges & serve immediately.