	Green gram	1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
	Chilly	1 , medium diced
	Chilly	1
	Garlic	2 , finely diced or crushed
	Garlic	1
	Shallots	2 , finely diced
	Shallots	1
	Pepper	1 Teaspoon, crushed
	Crushed black pepper	1 Teaspoon
	Salt	To Taste
	Mustard seeds	1 Teaspoon
	Oil	1 Tablespoon
	Water	1 Cup (16 tbs)
	Shredded coconut	2 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 358 Calories from Fat 122

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14 g21.7%

Saturated Fat 5.7 g28.4%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 233.8 mg9.7%

Total Carbohydrates 46 g15.5%

Dietary Fiber 11.2 g44.6%

Sugars 5.2 g

Protein 15 g30.6%

Vitamin A 12.7% Vitamin C 54.1%

Calcium 12% Iron 30.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Wash and soak the green gram for about 30 mins. Soaking helps cook the dal easier.
2. Pressure cook the green gram with 1 cup of water for about 20 mins in a medium flame and then switch of the flame. Let it sit in the pressure cooker for about 15 mins and do the rest of the cooking.
3. In a hot pan, pour oil, add mustard seeds. Let it splutter.
4. Add garlic and shallots and sauté for about 1 min.
5. Add the chilly and curry leaves and sauté for 30 sec.
6. Add the cooked green gram, then the coconut and finally the salt and pepper. Stir everything together for about 1-2 mins and then switch off the flame.

Serve hot with porridge or kanji...