1. Wash and cut up meat into 5 cm pieces .

2. Crush well half the onions , garlic and cumin .Grind red chillies fine .

3.Mix with salt and curds .

 4. Rub curds mixture well into the meat and leave for half an hour .

5. Heat fat and fry remaining onions sliced

6. Add meat .Cover the pan and shake well .

7. Add lentil and enough water to cover .

8. Cook over medium heat .

9. Put in crushed peppercorns and turmeric .Mix well .

10. Simmer till done and all the water is evaporated .