1. Cook dal with enough water till very soft and mash well. (Consistency should be of thick cream)
2. Heat the oil in a kadai. Add cloves, cinnamon and cardamom.
3. After few seconds, add onion, ginger and garlic. Fry till onion is brown.
4. Mix all the powders with little water to a paste and add. Fry for 2 minutes.
5. Add methi leaves and fry well.
6. Add the cooked dal and salt. Simmer for 2 minutes.
7. Add aam choor, mix well and remove from fire.
8. Serve hot with chapathi or steamed rice.

Serves:4 to 6