Masoor Dal Pulao (Red Lentil Rice)

Heat a tsp of Butter in a pan; saute the a tsp of Cumin Seeds, a Bay Leaf, 2-3 Cloves, 2 Cardamoms, 2 cloves of minced Garlic, 3-4 slit Green Chillies, an inch of minced Ginger for 2 minutes. Add and saute finely chopped 4-5 Spring Onion Whites till they are soft. Add a finely chopped Tomato, Salt to taste, a pinch of Turmeric Powder and a tsp of Garam Masala Powder. Add ¼ cup of Green Peas, ½ cup of diced Carrots and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add ½ cup of Masoor Dal and 1½ cup of Basmati Rice and mix well. Cook with 4½ cups of Water/Coconut Milk till the rice is cooked. Fluff it gently and garnish with Spring Onion Greens, and sprinkle a tsp of Lemon Juice.