Senagapappu kobbari fry (channa dal coconut fry)

Ingredients

• Senagapappu/Channa dal - 1 cup
• Grated coconut - 1 cup (Fresh/Frozen)
• Onion - 1 small
• Green chillies - 4
• Salt as per taste
• Turmeric - a pinch
• Red Chilli powder - less than 1 tablespoon
• Garam Masala - 1 teaspoon (optional)
• Cilantro - a handful

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Preparation

• Soak senagapappu/channa dal in enough water for 2 hours.
• Take a pan, add 2 teaspoons of oil. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, green chillies and fry for a minutes.
• Now add onions and sauté till onions become transparent and add turmeric.
• Drain water from the senagapappu/channa dal and throw them into the pan along with the grated coconut. Add salt and fry for 2 minutes.
• Add red chilli powder and fry for 5-6 minutes.
• Add garam masala and garnish with cilantro.