Arisi Upma | Rice Upma

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups rice
• 2 tbsp toor dal
• 1 dried red chili
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp urad dal
• 1 tsp chana dal
• 3 dried red chilies
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida
• 1/2 cup grated coconut, if using frozen, thaw it at room temperature
• 15 curry leaves divided
• 4 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 tsp salt or taste