Pongal

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12 Ingredients

• 1/4 cup moong dal or channa dal ("yellow split peas" are a fine US equivalent)
• 1 cup white rice
• 1/2 cup dried coconut
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 cup butter (ghee or vegan butter spread are also great)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 7 curry leaves (1 to use as a garnish)
• Salt to taste