Wash daal properly and pressure cook the daal adding salt,red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder,cumin powder and bay leaf

Once the daal is tender keep aside

Now take a kadhai add oil then add cumin seeds let it crackle. Add chopped garlic cloves and a whole red chilli

As the garlic turns brown invert the daal from the cooker into the pan.

Close the lid immediately and Allow it to boil.

Serve with fried onion slices.