Ingredients

moong dal - 1 cup
turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
cumin seeds, crushed - 1 teaspoon
garlic clove, crushed - 1 (optional)
desiccated coconut - 1/2 cup
(optional) curry leaves - a few
salt to taste

Method

Dry roast the moong dal on medium heat for ten minutes. Cook it with sufficient water and turmeric.

Grind the coconut with a little water and cumin seeds.

Add to the boiling dal along with the curry leaves and salt.

Source: Maya Nair