Ingredients
250g toor dal (yellow split peas)
1 litre water
1 tsp turmeric powder
6 cloves garlic, crushed
1cm piece ginger, crushed
Salt to taste
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
2 tsp cumin seeds
2 to 3 dry chillies
8 to 10 curry leaves
Chilli powder
Pinch of asafoetida powder
200g chopped tomatoes
Coriander leaves