Dal Khichdi | Comforting Lentils and Rice

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup moong dal. or toor dal
• 1/2 cup Basmati Rice
• 1/2 tsp asafoetida or hing
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 8-10 curry leaves
• 3 tbsp ghee or clarified butter
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2-3 dried red chillies
• 1/2 inch Ginger (finely chopped)
• 2-3 pods garlic (finely chopped)
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 1/2 cups water