Ingredients:
200 ml - thick coconut milk
150 g - masoor or toovar dal, washed
3 - large tomatoes, roughly chopped
2 - medium onion, peeled and roughly chopped
2 - carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
4 - garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
2 tbsps - coriander seeds
1 tsp - cumin seeds
15 ml - aniseed (saunf)
1 1/4 tsp - fenugreek seeds (methi)
1 inch - cinnamon sticks
30 ml - oil
1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
1 litre - water
3 tbsp - cooked rice
lemon juice to taste
salt