Wash dal and rice together until the water runs clear, Heat a large saucepan on medium heat and add Ghee. Add spices ( except cilantro) and saute about a minute.

Add the water, rice, dal, or beans and salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Cover and simmer until both dal and rice are soft, about a half hour.

Sprinkle the cilantro leaves on before serving as well as some coconut as well as fresh lime juice to taste. In the winter add root vegetables, carrotts, beets, etc to increase the yang energy of the soup.