Pour the water onto the coconut and allow to rehydrate for 1/2 hour
Grind the black pepper, maldive fish to a coarse texture
Add onion and grind again, add chilli powder amd flakes and crush
Add salt and crush to a coarse texture.
Add half of the fried curry leaves
Add half of the coconut and mix well.
Transfer the mixture into a bowl containing the remaining coconut and mix really well with your hands.
Check for seasoning and add lime juice.
Serve with the remaining curry leaves on top.