Split bengal grams & ivory lentil salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup ivory lentils
• 1/2 cup split Bengal gram (soaked overnight)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• A small pinch of asafoetida
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp chaat masala (easily available in Indian grocery stores)
• A pinch of garam masala
• 2 tbsp shredded carrots
• 2 tbsp shredded cucumber
• 3 tbsp pomegranate seeds
• Couple of cherry tomatoes
• Dash of lemon juice
• 1tbsp chopped cilantro (coriander leaves)
• A few mint leaves
• A little drizzle of vegetable oil or any oil that you fancy