Ingredients:
500 g - red pumpkin or bhopla, peeled and sliced
2 - bay leaves
� tsp - sugar
� tsp - turmeric powder
10 - masur dal vadies
1 - big potato, peeled and cubed
a pinch asafetida
1� piece - ginger
1 tsp - cumin seeds
1 - big tomato, blanched and slices
a few sprigs coriander leaves
salt and chilli powder to taste
oil as required