To cook tur / toor dal, wash and soak the dal for 30 minutes. Drain the water, add fresh water to cover the dal, pinch of turmeric, few drops of oil and pressure cook, as shown in this video. You can even boil the soaked dal in plenty of water for 45 mins- 1 hour until tender.
In a deep, heavy bottomed pan, heat the oil. Add the spring onion greens, chopped onion, garlic and ginger. Saute on a medium flame for 2-3 minutes.
Add the diced pumpkin, salt, pepper, turmeric and saute for 3-4 minutes.
Add 1.5 cups of water along with the cooked tur dal. Cover and bring to a simmer.
Allow to simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Garnish with fresh spring onion juliennes, few drops of extra virgin olive oil.
Toast the slice of bread on a hot skillet with a bit of olive oil until lightly crisp on both sides, sprinkle with dried herbs and serve over the soup.