Wash dal well, then pressure cook it till done. Let it cool down then mash it well.

Wash amaranth leaves 3 to 4 times under running water. Then chop it roughly and keep aside.

In a broad pan add oil, one by one add asafoetida, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, curry leaves sliced onion and sliced tomato, stir fry it for 5 minutes.

Then add all mix spices mentioned above.
Then add chopped amaranth leaves and give it a good mix. Let it cook for 1 or 2 minutes.

In a tadka pan add ghee, let it heat up then add all ingredients mentioned above for tadka. Let it splutter well.
Then pour hot tadka on dal.