Red lentil dal recipe

• 1 cup Red lentils (also known as Masoor dal in India)
• 2 tbsp oil (or ghee)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 tsp green chilli (as per taste/ optional)
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp garlic
• 2-3 tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 tbsp curry powder (can be replace with turmeric powder,garam masala)
• 2 cups water (or more)
• 1 tsp Coriander for garnish
• Salt as per taste
• lemon juice (optional)
• 1 tbsp Oil
• 1 tsp red chilli powder (or paprika if you do not like it spicy)
• 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds
• 1-2 garlic cloves (sliced)

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