moringa leaves stir-fry  (moringa poriyal)

Serves: 4

Ingredients:
2 cups fresh moringa leaves, washed and chopped
1 cup grated coconut
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon urad dal (black gram)
1 teaspoon split chickpeas
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
½ tsp turmeric powder
salt to taste
juice of ½ lemon

Method:
in a pan, heat the oil over medium heat. stir in the mustard seeds and allow them to smoke.
sauté until the dals become brilliant brown. add the chopped moringa leaves to the pan. stir well.
add turmeric powder and salt. mix the ingredients thoroughly.
cover the pan with a lid and let the moringa leaves cook on low to medium heat for about 5-7 minutes. to keep from sticking to the bottom, stir occasionally.
once the moringa leaves are cooked and tender, add grated coconut to the pan. mix well.
cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the coconut is heated through.
add lemon juice over the stir-fry for extra flavour.
remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.