* Steam the drumsticks in a pressure cooker and scoop out the pulp. Keep aside.
* Cook the daal with tomato in the pressure cooker. Tie the cumin and pepper mixture in a muslin bag and put it in the daal while cooking.
* Cool the mixture and discard the spice bag.
* Blend it with the drumstick pulp in a mixer.
* Strain or pass through a sieve and dilute with water. Serve hot.