Prepare the Ingredients:

• Wash the Masoor dal thoroughly and set aside.

• Slice the yellow onion.

• Chop the green Indian chili peppers.

• Chop the coriander.

• Slice 2 cloves of garlic, keeping them divided into two portions.

Cook the Dal:

• In a large pot, add the Masoor dal and fill the pot with water.

• Add a pinch of turmeric powder, a pinch of chili powder, the sliced yellow onion, half of the sliced garlic (raw), and the chopped green Indian chili peppers.

• Add salt to taste (at least 2 teaspoons, adjust as needed).

Boil and Simmer:

• Cook the dal on high heat until the pot comes to a boil.

• Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer.

Tempering:

• In a separate pan, heat some vegetable oil over medium heat.

• Add the remaining sliced garlic to the pan and fry until golden brown.

• Pour the fried garlic and oil into the pot with the dal as tempering.

Mash the Dal:

• Use a large pestle or a masher to stir and crush the dal to your desired consistency.

• Let the dal simmer for a few more minutes to meld the flavors.

Finish and Serve:

• Add the chopped coriander to the pot and give it a final stir.

• Adjust salt if needed.

• Serve hot with rice or bread.