To begin making Gujarati Trevti Dal Recipe (Creamy Lentils Cooked In Mild Spices), wash and soak the dal in water for half an hour and then pressure cook along with turmeric and salt for 3 whistles, mash and keep aside. Prep with all the other ingredients in the meanwhile.

Now heat oil in a kadai on medium heat, add the cumin seeds, dried red chillies and let it crackle.

Add the onion and saute until it turns translucent.

Once the onion is translucent, add the grated ginger and minced garlic cloves and cook until the raw smell goes away.

Now add the chillies and tomatoes, saute occasionally and cook until the tomatoes turns soft and mushy.

Once the tomatoes are mushy, add in the red chilli powder and saute for a minute.

Now, add the mashed dals, about 2 cups of water, season with salt and let it simmer for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, check for salt and adjust

Garnish with lemon juice, coriander leaves, mix and switch off the flame.

Serve the Gujarati Trevti Dal Recipe (Creamy Lentils Cooked In Mild Spices) along with Phulkas and Batata nu Shaak (Aloo Tamatar Ki Sabzi) Recipe or with Steamed Rice and Crispy Crunchy Roti Ke Papad Recipe for a comforting weeknight dinner.