1. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
2. Add the ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala, green chillies and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
3. Add the tomato purée and sugar, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
4. Add the chana dal, dried fenugreek leaves, coriander leaves, salt and 2 tbsp of water, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally. serve hot.
Notes
This recipe serves 3 people.