Crock Pot Kitchari

Name: Crock Pot Kitchari
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 5 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups yellow split mung dal; 6 1/2 cups water; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons unsweetened dried shredded coconut; 1/2 bunch chopped fresh cilantro; 1 cup white basmati rice, rinsed; salt; whole wheat tortillas or chapati, for serving