Take toor dal, carrot and tomatoes in a pressure cooker. Add water and pressure cook for 2 whistle. Turn off the heat and let the steam go all by itself. Open the cooker and set aside.

Heat oil in a pan, add mustard, urad dal, cumin seeds , curry leaves and asafoetida and let them sizzle.

Add in all the spice powders and mix well.

Add the cooked dal mix and mix well.

Add tamarind juice, more water, salt and sugar and mix well. Bring it to a boil.

Simmer for 10 mins or so.

Add in coriander leaves and mix well.

Serve with rice.