Rice,
Curry leaves,
Mustard seeds,
Chana dal,
Urad dal
Cook your rice first, and make sure you cook it according to my directions to get long, separate grains that don’t clump together. The reason for this is mainly aesthetic, but don’t we eat with our eyes first?
Roast the dry ingredients until just golden, and don’t walk away from the skillet while you do it. The same goes for roasting the coconut shreds. If you walk away, they will almost certainly burn.