1. Wash dal in cold water a couple of times;
2. Add about 2 cups of water and the slit green chilies to the dal and pressure cook until completely done;
3. I like my dal mashed completely, and it takes about 3 whistles on medium heat in my cooker.
4. Add the chopped/grated ginger, salt and sugar to the dal and boil well on stove;
5. Add water to get the desired consistency.
6. Heat oil in a small pan and temper with mustard, jeera, hing, red chilies and curry leaves; Add to thovve.
7. Add lemon juice, chopped cilantro and mix well just before serving;
8. Serve hot with rice/ rotis and enjoi!

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