Dal Fry

1 cup red masoor dal
1/2 cup sliced onions
1/2 chopped tomatoes
1tbsp chopped green chillies
1 tsp cumin seeds
1tsp aniseed
asadoetida
salt
1/4tsp tumeric powder
1/4tsp chilli powder
chopped corriander/kasoori methi
oil
water

Boil the lenthils in about 2 cups of water till the become soft.
Heat oil,add asafoetida,cumin seeds and aniseeds.
After they sizzle,add onions and fry till light brown.
Add salt,chilli powder,tumeric powder,green chillies,tomatoes and cook for 2-4 minutes till tomatoes dry up.
Add boiled dal along wih water and let it come to boil.
Garnish with corriander or kasoori methi and serve hot with rice or rotis.