How to make kitchari

How to make kitchari LAUREN GLUCINA | December 16, 2020 AYURVEDIC RECIPES

"Love this dish! It's a regular at our house and I'm making it tonight!" – Instagram review

This comforting recipe is an Ayurvedic healing meal. It is simple and easy to digest, given to people who are ill or recovering from illness, children, the eldery, or those needing to clear toxins (ama) and strengthen their digestive fire (agni). View the recipe THE DISH

Coconut oil or ghee Split yellow mung beans White basmati rice Mixed vegetables Kombu seaweed stick Coconut cream Vegetable stock Mixed spices View the recipe YOU'LL NEED

STEP ONE Soak mung beans and basmati rice in water for 1 hour.

STEP ONE Rinse well and set aside.

STEP TWO Chop a mixture of vegetables.

STEP THREE Heat oil or ghee in a heavy bottomed pot, then add...

STEP THREE Whole spices: cumin, fennel, fenugreek + mustard seeds...

STEP THREE Cooking a few minutes to release the aromatics...

STEP THREE Before adding fresh ginger and ground spices.

STEP THREE Stir to combine - smells yum!

STEP FOUR Add the drained rice and mung beans...

STEP FIVE Add everything else: stock, vegetables, coconut cream, kombu...

STEP FIVE Then cover, bring to boil, reduce to simmer.

STEP SIX Stir it often! Look at that texture!

STEP SEVEN Dish up, add toppings: fresh cilantro, lime and yoghurt

STEP SEVEN Enjoy! So nourishing!

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