Take oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, as it crackles put cumin, asafoetida and turmeric powder. After a few seconds, put the ginger followed by the green chilli.

Now, add the tomatoes and put salt to it. Sprinkle a little water.

Once the tomatoes are tender, mix it thoroughly. Put the cooked dal to it and mix it well.

Adjust the consistency of the dal, it is neither thick or thin.

Allow it to cook for sometime.

Garnish with chopped coriander. Switch off. Add lime juice to it.