1. Fry the onion in oil till it starts to turn brown.
2. Add the spices and meat and let the water dry.
3. Add the presoaked dal and 2 glasses of water.
4. Cover and leave on low heat to tenderize.
5. When both meat and dal have softened add ginger and garam masala.
6. For tarka: Fry a few slices of onion in a little oil and when brown add along with hot oil to the dish.
7. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and chopped green chilli.
8. Serve with lemon.

Tip: If cooking chicken, boil the lentil/dal beforehand because chicken does not take as much time to cook as dal.
Calories : 400 Kcal

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