Heat a nonstick pan with ghee, oil.
Temper with cumin seeds, asafoetida, bay leaf, slit green chili and dried red chili.
Next, add cloves and cinnamon and saute for a few seconds.
Now add onion and fry till translucent along with ginger garlic paste.
Add chopped tomatoes and cook them till they are mushy
When the tomatoes are well cooked, add all the dry spices and combine well.
Mash the boiled dals slightly and add water if required.
Add the boiled dal to the nonstick pan and bring to a boil
Adjust the seasoning if required. Simmer for 10 mins for the dal and spices to be combined well.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with poori or rotis