Panchkuti Dal

1 tbsp toovar (arhar) dal

1 tbsp moong dal (split green gram)

1 tbsp chana dal (split Bengal gram)

1 tbsp masoor dal (split red lentil)

1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)

1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

12 mm. stick cinnamon (dalchini)

2 cloves (laung / lavang)

4 curry leaves (kadi patta)

4 small red chillies

3 green chillies, finely chopped

2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)

2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)

2 tomatoes, roughly chopped

1/2 tsp garam masala

2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

juice of 1 lemon

2 tbsp oil

salt to taste