2–3 green chillies (bird’s-eye or finger chillies), chopped
2 tsp dried methi (fenugreek)
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
20g/¾oz fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tomato, finely chopped
250g/9oz chana dal
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp sunflower oil
1 tsp turmeric
2 tsp ghee or butter