Kitchari can be eaten as an Ayurvedic cleanse. This porridge-like mix of rice, beans, and vegetables is easy to digest, giving your digestive system a break.  

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

1 cup white basmati rice

1 cup yellow split mung beans (soaked overnight)

6 cups water or broth

3 Tbsp Olive Oil

2 Tbsp fresh grated ginger

3-4 tsp cumin

3-4 tsp coriander

3-4 tsp turmeric

1-2 tsp asafetida (hing)

Optional vegetables of your choice*

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh cilantro

 

Directions:

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil and spices.
2. Add water or broth and bring to a boil.
3. Add rice and beans. Reduce heat and simmer until water is mostly absorbed and kitchari is the consistency of porridge (about 30-45 min).
4. Firmer vegetables, like carrots, need to be added early. Softer vegetables, like peas or spinach, can be added closer to the end of cooking.
5. Serve topped with fresh cilantro.

 

*Choose vegetables recommended for the season or to balance your Dosha. Don’t know your dosha? Take the quiz here.

 

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