Cherupayar thoran /Moong dal thoran

Ingredients

1.Cherupayar/Moong dal -250 grm

2.Grated coconut -1/2 of a coconut

3.Green chilies-5 

4.Small onions/Kunjulli - 5

5.Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp

6.Cumin powder -1/4 tsp

7.Oil -2 tsp

8.Mustard seeds-as required

9.Curry leaves -as required

10.Salt-as required

Preparation

1. Wash and soak cherupayar/Moong dal  in water for 3 hours

2.Pressure cook the moong dal with enough water and a pinch of turmeric powder and salt until the dal is soft but not mushy

3.Switch off the flame after the first whistle and open the lid 

4.Crush together grated coconut,green chilies,turmeric powder,small onions,cumin seeds and mix with the half cooked moong dal

5.Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds,curry leaves and small onions and red chillies

6.Add the cooked moong dal to it and saute well.