First, wash dal well

Add water and soak for 1 hour

Saute urad dal, red chilli, cumin seeds and pepper

when dal starts to change colour turn off the stove

Furthermore, add coconut and let it cool completely

Add little water and grind

In a small pan add oil and when it becomes hot add mustard seeds, red chilli, urad dal and curry leaves; let it splutter

add asafoetida and give a quick mix

Turn off the stove and keep aside the tempering

If you are using frozen drumstick, thaw them first

Use the remaining oil; saute drumstick and tomato with salt for 2 minutes

After the dal is well soaked, add soaked dal + water, an extra 1/4 cup water and turmeric powder

Boil well till moong dal breaks easily

Add the ground mixture and 1/4 cup of water; quickly mix

Furthermore, add sauteed drumstick and tomatoes; mix well and make sure nothing is stuck to the cooker

Pressure cook for 3 whistles and simmer for a minute

Do natural pressure release

Add 1/4 cup of water, and coriander and leaves boil for a minute

Transfer the tempering and mix well