Wash all five dals together under running cold water till water runs clear.

If you have time then soak them in water for 15-20 minutes, or skip this step.

Take washed dal into pressure cooker along with salt, turmeric powder and water.

Cover and cook for 4-5 whistles on medium heat, then turn off the stove and let the pressure go down by itself.

Then open the lid, dal should be soft and mushy.

Heat the ghee in a pan on medium heat. Once hot add cumin seeds, once they sizzle add cloves and hing. Saute for few seconds.

Immediately add onions and cook till they are soft and translucent.

Now mix in ginger paste and garlic paste, cook for a minute.

Now add remaining salt, red chili powder and coriander powder. Mix and cook for few seconds.

Mix in tomatoes, ginger and green chilies. Cook till tomatoes are soft.

Now mix in boiled dal along with some water to get right dal consistency.

Let it simmer for 4-5 minutes and then turn off the stove.