Soak the split red gram in water for about an hour.

Add turmeric powder, salt and a drop of oil to the gram along with the water in which it was soaked.

Now pressure cook it for around 45 minutes or for 4 whistles.

Divide the drumsticks into 2" pieces and keep aside..

Take out the dal from the cooker and beat it thoroughly till it is blended properly.

Heat oil in a pan till it is hot and drop in the mustard seeds followed by the cumin seeds and then asafoetida.

Fry on medium heat for about 2 minutes till the seeds splutter. Add this to the cooked red gram.

Add the drumsticks and bring to a boil.

Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for about 10 minutes.

Serve hot with rice.