Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           toovar dhal
   2                    tomatoes -- chopped
  10                    green chiles -- (to 12), chopped
   1      teaspoon      asafetida
                        salt -- to taste
                        ***FOR SEASONING***
   2      tablespoons   oil
   1      teaspoon      mustard seeds
   1      sprig         curry leaves
   2                    red chiles -- broken

Preparation:

Wash the dal and soak it in water for 1/2 to 1 hour. Cook the dhal in 3 to 4 cups water until soft. Mix it well and add chopped tomatoes, green chiles, asafetida, salt to taste and boil until cooked. Season with oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves and red chiles.