Ayurvedic Kitchari

Recipe

Recipe submitted by Stanley

Vegan  Vegetarian  Gluten-Free  Easy 
55 mins  3 Servings

Description: This healing Kitchari is so nourishing and easy on the stomach. It is the perfect "feel better", easy to digest meal when your body needs a break! Kitchari can be used for a simple 3-, 10- or 20 day cleanse.

Ingredients

  • ½ Cup Moong Dal (split mung beans)
  • ½ Cup Basmati Rice, rinsed
  • ½ Cup Lentils
  • 1 Tbsp. of Ghee or Coconut Oil (vegan)
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 2 tsp Ground Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tsp Ground Fennel Seeds
  • A large 1 inch piece of ginger, grated
  • 1½ Cup mix of veggies (such as daikon, zucchini and carrot, chopped small)
  • 5 cups of water
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt (more for more taste)
  • Cilantro for garnish

Directions

  1. Heat the ghee or coconut oil in medium pot
  2. Add the cumin, coriander, fennel and mustard seeds and cook over medium heat until the spices become fragant
  3. Add the ginger, turmeric, rice, lentil, mixed veggies and water
  4. Bring this mixture to a boil then cover and simmer over low heat for about 45 minutes or until the mixture is thick and porridge like and the rice cooked
  5. Season with salt and serve with a handful of cilantro for garnish