Soak the lentils in adequate water 30 minutes to an hour prior to cooking and wash the chopped veggies

Heat 2 tbspn oil in a pan and add the onions

Add the ginger garlic paste and dhanshak masala

Sauté on medium heat until onions are slightly softened and brown. Take off heat

Now heat the remaining oil in a pressure cooker

Reduce heat to medium and add the chicken pieces and lentils

Stir for 2 minutes before adding the veggies, salt and sautéed onion

Add 2 cups of hot water and pressure cook until lentils are softened

Then after releasing the steam, open the cooker and mix the contents well

Take off the chicken pieces and mash the remaining contents well

Next add the chicken pieces and give it all a good mix for 2-3 minutes on Low heat

Chicken dhanshak is ready to be served

Transfer the curry to a serving bowl and garnish with dry fenugreek leaves

Enjoy with flat breads or rice