Grind together coconut, jeera, green chilli and turmeric powder with 1 tbsp water to a smooth paste
Roast the moong dal in a pressure cooker for 4-5 mins on low flame, till you get the roasted smell
Add 3 cups water to the roasted dal
Mix well
Cover the cooker and pressure cook for 8-10whistles on full flame
Switch off the gas and let the pressure drops naturally
Mash the cooked dal using a wooden spoon or you can just run it in a food processor or blender for a few seconds
Add ground paste, salt and ½ - 1 cup water to the mashed dal
Let it cook on low flame for 5-7mins
Remove from heat
Heat oil/ghee in another pan and splutter mustard seeds
Add small onion, curry leaves and red chilli
Fry till small onion becomes golden brown
Pour over cooked dal
Serve with rice and pappad, wait
don't start eating
drizzle some ghee on the curry,ready to serve
