firstly, soak moong dal for half an hour to one hour and drain off the excess water in a strainer.

furthermore, leave for some time so that all water fades away.

now keep aside grated half cup carrot, ¼th cup of coconut, 1 chilli and half lemon

in a mixing bowl add strained moong dal, grated coconut, chilli and grated carrot.

mix well together

furthermore, add coriander leaves.

moong dal carrot salad

just before serving, add salt and lemon juice and mix well.

furthermore, in a small pan heat oil and crackle mustard seeds and add urad dal and fry until it turns red. add curry leaves and asafoetida and fry for few more seconds. add the seasoning to the mixed salad and mix it nicely.

finally, garnish it with pomegranate and serve it with rice or you can eat plain.