2. In a medium sized pot, add about 3 cups of  boiling  water and turmeric powder into the washed lentils and let them  simmer  until  boiling  point on medium  heat.  Once it has reached  boiling  point,  reduce  the  heat  to low and continue to  simmer  until soften (just make sure the lentils are not too mushy).

4. Add ginger and garlic paste, green chili, remaining spices and tomato paste and continue  frying  until aromatic.

6. Last but not least, add the chopped coriander.