In a pressure cooker heat 3 tbsp oil and fry the sliced onions till golden then add ginger garlic paste, chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt. Add a little water and cook the masala on medium flame till oil separates.

Then add the soaked chana dal and mix well and cook for 2 -3 mins on medium flame stirring occasionally. Then add the fried bhindi and sliced tomatoes, mix well. Add 1.5 cups water and cover lid. Cook for 1 whistle on high and 1 on low flame.

When the pressure is released on it's own, then open lid and sprinkle some roasted cumin and pepper powder and serve hot with rice or roti.