Senagapappu Kobbari Fry (Channa Dal Coconut Fry)

Ingredients:
Senagapappu/Channa dal - 1 cup
Grated coconut - 1 cup (Fresh/Frozen)
Onion - 1 small
Green chillies - 4
Salt as per taste
Turmeric - a pinch
Red Chilli powder - less than 1 tbsp
Garam Masala - 1 tsp (optional)
Cilantro - a handful

Method:
1) Soak senagapappu/channa dal in enough water for 2hrs
2) Take a pan, add 2 tsp of oil. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, green chillies and fry for a min. Now add onions and sauté till onions become transparent and add turmeric.
3) Drain water from the senagapappu/channa dal and throw them into the pan along with the grated coconut. Add salt and fry for 2 mins.
4) Add red chilli powder and fry for 5-6 mins
5) Add garam masala and garnish with cilantro