Parippu Curry

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 of 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.