Mushroom masoor pulao

1/2 cup Black Masoor (lentil) Dal, soaked for 2 hours. 1 cup basmati rice, soaked for 2 hours.
1 chopped onion. 1 chopped tomato. 2-3 bay leaves. 2 tsp garlic paste. 2 tsp ginger, chili paste. 200 gm mushroom, chopped. 1tbsp garam masala powder. Salt & red chili powder to taste.

Heat oil in a flat bottom pan. add bay leaves, garlic, ginger, chili paste. Saute for a minute, add onions and cook till brown. Add salt and mushrooms and cook till mushroom leaves the water and dries. Add tomatoes, cook till soft. Add the dry masalas, dal, and rice, with enough water to boil. Serve with raita.