We begin making the Awadhi Style Dal Masoor Musallam Recipe by pressure cooking the dal in a pressure cooker with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt for 3 whistle.

Once done release the pressure naturally, and smash the dal to a coarse mixture, make sure u do not over mash it.

In a heavy bottomed pan, heat oil, add bay leaf, hing and crackle the cumin seeds, once done add the chopped ginger and garlic.

Add in the onions and sauté till it is translucent, then later add the chopped tomatoes along with all the spice powders except the garam masala.

You can add ½ cup water and let the tomatoes cook till it smashed and the raw smell goes away.

Then later add the dal, now you can add the garam masala powder, season it with salt and add 1 cup of water.

Simmer the dal for 5 minutes and then garnish the dal with chopped coriander leaves.

Serve the Awadhi Style Dal Masoor Musallam Recipe along with Garlic Naan or just eat it along with steamed rice.