Muddipalya (pepper, lemon & greens in lentils gravy)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Toor Dal
• 3 cups washed and finely chopped fresh Fenugreek(Methi) Leaves
• 2 tomatoes (the sour variety works best)
• 4 green chillies, ground to a fine paste
• 1/2 teaspoon jeera
• 3/4 teaspoon Jeera Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper(more for an intense peppery taste)
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• A generous pinch of asafoetida(hing)
• 2 teaspoons oil
• Juice of 2 lemons
• Salt to taste