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A bowl of legume porridge with toppings.
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Healing Ayurvedic Kitchari

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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 3
Author: Sophie MacKenzie

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Medium pot
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Moong Dal split mung beans
  • ½ cup Brown Basmati Rice rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
  • A large 1 Inch Piece of Ginger grated
  • 1 ½ cups Mix Veggies I used cauliflower and carrot, chopped small
  • 5 cups Water
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt plus more to taste
  • Cilantro and chilli for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in medium pot and add the cumin, coriander, fennel, and mustard seeds. Cook over medium heat until the spices become fragrant. Add the ginger, turmeric, rice, lentil, mixed veggies, and water.
  • 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. Season with salt and serve with a handful of cilantro and chilli for garnish.

Notes

You can also use white lentil (urad dal). If neither are available to you, try split red lentils.