1. Cook dal with water and turmeric till very soft(pressure cook) and mash.
2. Heat oil in a small fry pan and fry all the ingredients from coconut to cumin till fragrant. Cool and grind to a paste.
3. Add green mago and salt to the dal and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add the ground paste and simmer for two more minutes.
5. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Serves:6 to 8