Drumstick leaves dal

Pressure cook lentils and drumstick leaves together until the lentils are soft and cooked by adding 2 cups of water to the lentils.

Blend together the ingredients for the blending. Set it aside.

Mash the lentils and leaves with a spoon and put it on medium low flame and add turmeric and salt and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Now add the blended paste and boil for another 5-10 minutes. Switch off the flame.

In a separate pan, heat the oil and add mustard seeds, red chilli, asafoetida and curry leaves and let them splutter. Immediately add it to the lentils. Serve hot with roti or steamed rice.