Ven Pongal - A Creamy Rice and Lentil Porridge

Name: Ven Pongal - A Creamy Rice and Lentil Porridge
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup - Basmati Rice (100g); 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. - Moong Daal(Split yellow Mung) (65g); 1 tsp - , unsalted; Ghee; 1 Tbs - Kosher Salt; 1/3 cup - unsalted; Ghee,; 5 - 10 - Black peppercorn, slightly crushed; 1- 2 Thai or Serrano Chilies, halved; 1 Tbs - Ginger, grated; 2 tsp - Cumin Seeds; 10-15 Curry leaves, removed from stem; 1/4 tsp Hing or Asafetida (Optional)