This is daal, minus a few essential seasonings.
Best made by sautéing the onions, then adding ginger and garlic paste to taste; sautéing fresh chopped tomatoes (no paste); adding spices (turmeric, coriander powder, chili powder, a touch of cinnamon if you like) once the oil has taken on the red color from the tomatoes and the vegetables have a glazed appearance.
Not enough salt in this recipe.
Make a simple chutney with yogurt, green chilies and cilantro.
