Step 1

Rinse masoor dal well,strain and set aside.To a sauce pan add water, let it boil.

Step 2

Add salt and rinsed dal to it.Let it cook until soft.Press to check and see, be careful not to burn your fingers.Should be soft and not mushy so keep an eye.Set aside.

Step 3

To a pan - heat oil add the items listed under 'to temper' let it splutter.Then add dal give a good toss.Saute until moisture leaves.I did not have much water after cooking dal so added as such.If you have more water strain a bit then add.

Step 4

Add coconut,mix well and switch off.Add salt if needed.