Khille hui Khichdee....Rice and Lentils

1 cup basmati rice 

1/4 cup arhar daal 

1/4 cup channa daal 

1/4 cup moong daal 

2 tbsp clarified butter 

1 tsp cumin seeds 

2 bay leaves 

1 tbsp ginger-finely chopped 

1 tbsp salt 

1/2 tsp garam masala 

1/2 tsp chilli powder 

2-3 green chillies-chopped

METHOD:

Soak the rice and daals together for at least 1/2 hour. Drain and keep aside until further use.  Heat ghee in a heavy-based saucepan and add cumin seeds and bay leaves.  When the seeds splutter, add ginger and sauté till a light brown.  Add drained rice mixture, coriander powder, salt, garam masala, chilli powder and stir a few times well mixed.  Sauté over high flame, till excess water dries up.  Add green chillies and 3 1/2 cups water, bring to a boil.  Lower flame, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.  Serve hot, garnished with coriander leaves.