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Sure, here's a description of how to make a delicious Urad Dal Masala Curry:

1. **Ingredients**:
1 cup urad dal (black gram lentils), soaked and drained
2 onions, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, finely chopped
2 green chilies, slit
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon red chili powder
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
2 tablespoons oil

2. **Instructions**:
Heat oil in a pan, add cumin and mustard seeds. Let them crackle.
Add asafoetida, green chilies, and onions. Sauté until onions turn golden brown.
Add ginger-garlic paste, sauté until the raw smell disappears.
Put in the tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
Add the spice powders - turmeric, red chili, coriander, and garam masala. Sauté until the oil separates.
Add the soaked urad dal and sauté for a few minutes.
Pour in 3-4 cups of water and let the dal cook on medium heat until it's soft and mushy.
Add salt to taste and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

3. *Serve* hot with steamed rice or Indian bread like roti or naan.

Enjoy your flavorful Urad Dal Masala Curry!