Soak green lentil in Luke warm water for 1-2 hours and strain it. In pan on medium heat boil water (around 2 cups + 1/2 cup) with little salt, once the water starts boiling add the green lentil, cook for 12-15 minutes or till the dal is soft when pressed with fingers (that ensures the dal is cooked), stirring occasionally to prevent dal from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Switch off, wash it with cold water and strain the water and drizzle a drop of oil and mix gently