Wash soaked daal and boil in a pressure cooker with whole garam masalas, a pinch turmeric, salt with 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker. Pressure cook daal for 3 whistles and allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep it aside.
Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add cumin.
When the cumin crackle, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame until translucent. Now add ginger, garlic and cook for 2 minutes.