Parippu

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Ingredients

• Moong dal - 1 cup
• Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin seeds, crushed - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic clove, crushed - 1 (optional)
• Dessicated coconut - ½ cup
• (optional) curry leaves - a few
• Salt to taste

Preparation

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.