Combine both the deals. Wash them well and soak in water for minimum 2 hrs. Then after discard the water. Transfer them in the pressure cooker along with the rest of the ingredients and 2 cups of water. Close the lid. Pressure cook on medium flame for 20-30 min. Open the lid once the cooker cools down.

To fry, Heat oil in a pan. Add asafoetida and cumin seeds. When the cumin turns golden bow, add garlic. Fry for a minute on the low flame. Add onions and fry till golden and a bit crisp. Add 2 tbsp of water and the powder spices. Cook till oil saperates.

Add green chillies. Fry for a min. Add tomatoes, combine well and cook them covered till they are soft. Mash lightly.

Add fenugreek leaves and cook till oil oozes. Add the cooked Dal to it.

Heat oil in a tadka pan till it is almost at the smoking point. Add the dry chilli and then the powder. Quickly stir and add it in Dal, before the powder burns. Stir lightly just to spread the tadka.
Serve hot with bhakhri/rotli/paratha/rice