Rinse toovar dal and soak in water for 30 minutes.

Chop the tomatoes fine and add to the toovar dal and boil in a pressure cooker 5 - 6 whistles.

Heat oil and ghee in a pan over medium heat and add asafoetida, cumin seeds, minced garlic, chillies and curry leaves and fry for a minute.

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Add boiled dal, 1 cup water, turmeric powder and salt and simmer on a low flame for approximately 10 - 15 minutes.

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Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with steamed rice.