Carrot Sundal Recipe

Ingredients:
Moong Dal - 2 cups
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Carrots - 2 cups, grated
Coconut - 2 tblsp, grated
Coriander Leaves - 1 tblsp, chopped
Juice of 1 Lemon
Salt to taste

For Seasoning:
Sesame Seed Oil - 1 tblsp
Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Urad Dal - 1 tsp
Asafoetida - a pinch
Green Chillies - 2, cut
Curry Leaves - 2 sprigs

Method:
1. Boil dal with turmeric powder and just enough water.
2. When done, dal should be cooked and not mushy.
3. Heat oil, add seasonings, then add carrots, salt and stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Sprinkle some water.
5. Cover and cook on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes till carrots become tender.
6. Add dal, coconut, half the coriander leaves, mix and stir fry for a miniute.
7. Ensure it is not fried too much otherwise the dal will get mushy.
8. Remove from fire, add lemon juice and garnish with the rest of the coriander leaves.