Kolhapuri Akkha masoor dal recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup akkha (whole) masoor dal / red lentil, water soaked for 1 hr
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 onion, medium finely chopped
• 8 garlic cloves
• 1 ginger, inch long
• 3 tablespoons desiccated coconut
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 pinch asafoetida
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons red chili powder
• 2 tablespoons cilantro / coriander leaves, chopped fine
• Salt as required