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| Bringing the ingredients together........ |   
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 Moong dal - 1 cup 
 
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 Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon 
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 Cumin seeds, crushed - 1 teaspoon 
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 Garlic clove, crushed - 1 (optional) 
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 Dessicated coconut - 1/2 cup 
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 Curry leaves - a few 
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 Salt to taste
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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. 
 
  
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