Wash dal in a few changes of water, until the water runs clear then leave it to soak in cold water for about 25 mins,

Drain the dal and put it in the cooking pot with water, salt, and red chilli powder, and cook for 20 to 30 mins, or until dal is very tender, when dal is cooked it should look like creamy soup,

To make the bighar, heat oil in a frying pan add the garlic and fry until light brown, at this point add zeera and green chilli and pour over the lentil and stir and cook for few mins,

Pour in a serving dish and sprinkle garam masala over it, serve with plain boiled rice or chapatti.....