tomato pappu

Ingredients (14)

• 1/2 cup arhar dal
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 medium sized onion
• 10 to 12 curry leaves
• 1 green chili
• 1 inch ginger + 3 to 4 medium garlic cloves
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• a pinch of asafoetida
• 2 cups water
• salt