Masur daal usal

A very simple yummy option for breakfast which can be prepared in minutes . You just have to soak the masur daal previous night . 

Ingredients :

2 cups - masur daal

1 tsp - mustard seeds

5-6  - curry leaves

2 - 3 - green chillies (finely chopped ) 

5/6 - garlic flakes ( crushed or grated ) 

1/2 tsp - hing

1 tsp - turmeric powder 

1 tbsp..............................sugar

salt as per taste 

oil (preferably coconut oil)

  

Method :

Wash thoroughly and soak the masur daal in water the previous night or at least for 4 to 5 hours .

In a pan heat oil and splutter mustard seeds .

Then add finely chopped chillies , curry leaves , grated garlic , hing and turmeric powder .  

Add the drained daal and stir fry for 5 minutes.

Now add salt , sugar and 2 cups of warm water and cook covered with a lid .

If needed can add little more water .

Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves and grated coconut.

You can use other oil too but cooking in coconut oil imparts a lovely flavour to this dish .