ExpandWhole Moong and Masoor Cooked with Meat Seasonings (p. 149)
The dal here are cooked with cinnamon, bay, and cardamom. Then a sauce of onion, ginger, garlic, tomato puree, coriander, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, and garam masala is added before serving.
I love Dahl. Looks delicious.