You will need

* 10 2?3 oz red dal or lentils
* 30 fl oz water
* 1 tsp turmeric
* ¼ tsp ground coriander
* 1 oz butter
* ¼ tsp cumin seeds
* ¼ tsp asafoetida
* 1 medium onion
* 2 cloves garlic
* ¼ tsp chilli powder
* ½ tsp garam masala
* 15-20 g of fresh coriander leaves
* 1 frying pan
* 1 spatula
* 1 sharp knife
* 1 teaspoon