Ingredients :
Water
1 cup Green split peas
1 tej patta
1/4 tsp haldi
Salt to taste
1 1/2 tbsp Vegetable oil
1 tb Ginger, minced
2 to 3 Green chillies, seeded & minced
2 tsp rai , ground
-- to a powder & mixed with
-- 4 tsp water & allowed to
-- stand for 30 minutes
3 ts Coconut, shredded
Ghee, optional

Method:
Bring water to a boil. Lower the heat slightly & add split peas,tej patta, haldi & simmer until the peas are tender, about 40 to 45 minutes. You will have to stir occasionally while the dal is cooking to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Add salt & keep warm.

Heat oil in a small skillet, fry ginger & chillies until the ginger is lightly browned.

Add mustard paste & fry for another minute, stirring constantly. Add coconut & stir a couple of times. Remove from heat & pour over the dal.

Cover & let stand for 15 minutes. Garnish with cilantro, sprinkle with ghee & serve.