Restaurant Style Yellow Dal (Dal Tadka)

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1. 1Step 1: Soak the lentils in a bowl of water for 1 hour, then drain completely. Pour the lentils and three cups of water into a pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower the flame and simmer for 45 minutes, until soft.
2. 2Step 2: In another pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add in the onion, garlic, tomato, green chili, and ginger and saute for 10-12 minutes, until soft. Add in the cooked lentils, one cup of water, chili powder, turmeric, and coriander. Continue cooking on a low flame for 15 minutes. Pour in the coconut milk and cook for another 15 minutes.
3. 3Step 3: In a small pan fry the cumin seeds and dried red chilies for 30 seconds. Pour the hot oil and spices over the dal. Top with chopped cilantro and serve.