1 cup split yellow lentil (toor daal)
4tbsp fresh coconut (grated)
1tsp turmeric powder
1tsp cayenne powder
2tsp goda masala
2tsp jaggery (grated)
1tsp black mustard seeds
Salt to taste
1tsp cumin seeds
A pinch of asafoetida
few curry leaves
2tbsp chopped coriander leaves
1tbsp oil

Preperation :

Clean, wash and drain the lentils. Simmer the lentils in double their quantity of water until soft.
• Add all the spices, coconut, jaggery and salt. Simmer for a minute and remove from the heat.
• Heat oil in separate pan and add mustard seeds, allow them to pop and then add cumin seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves. Stir for few seconds.
• Pour this over the cooked lentil, mix well.
• Serve hot, garnished with chopped coriander leaves. Goes well with boiled rice.
• Serve hot with tamarind chutney.