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In the same saucepan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil over medium heat. When the oil is moderately hot, add the cumin seeds. When the seeds start to crackle, add the asafetida, stir, and then add the tomato puree, coriander, black pepper, red chili, Kashmiri chili powder, turmeric, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spice mix starts releasing oil, about 2 minutes.