Subru Uncle's Toor Ki Dal(sindhi Style) Dad, Mom and I Love And

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups yellow lentils, cleaned, washed and drained (Toor dal)
• 4 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 15 fresh curry leaves, washed and torn
• 3 inches fresh ginger, peeled, washed and finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons asafetida powder (commonly called 'hing' in Hindi)
• 2 medium green chilies, washed and chopped
• 2 medium fresh tomatoes, washed, peeled and chopped
• 11 1/4 cups water, divided
• 2/3 cup tamarind pulp
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
• 4 teaspoons salt