Soak the dried peas for about 5-6 hours with adequate water. Rinse and drain the water.
Heat oil in a pan on a medium flame, add the cumin and asafetida. Add the ginger and garlic, sauté for 30 seconds. Add the onions and sauté for 3-5 minutes till it becomes translucent.
Add the tomato puree and cook till reduces .
Add the dried peas to the pressure cooker, add the rice and spices. Mix thoroughly.
Cook for 2 whistles in a pressure cooker.
Mash them a little.
Set aside in a serving container. Add about a tsp of chopped cilantro.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a baking tray, add the potatoes, apply a little oil and sprinkle each potato with 1/8th teaspoon oil. Bake for 20 minutes. Flip them and cook for another 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, break open them.
Transfer the potato to a serving plate or bowl. Add the ragada as required.
Top with chutneys, sev, onion, and cilantro. Serve hot.