To prepare this recipe on the stove top, you will follow the same instructions, in the recipe using a large pot. First sauté the cumin and mustard seeds in coconut oil over high heat until they pop (about 30 seconds). Then add the onions, garlic, and tomatoes and reduce to medium heat. Sauté until translucent. Add the dal, spices, vegetables and water. Cover and simmer for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour, until the consistency of the dal is thick and creamy.