Kitchari - An Ayurveda staple meal, good for cleansing.

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Kitchari is a staple meal in Ayurveda. It is often used for an Ayurveda cleanse. It is a complete protein, easy to digest, destroys and digests toxins in the body. Ayurveda teaches us the importance of a gentle Kitchari cleanse 1-2 times a year. More to come on cleansing soon!

Kitchari

Kitchari with beets and swiss chard.

Serving size 2.

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup Mung beans

• 3-4 cups Water or chicken/veggie broth – less water makes it more rice like, more makes it soupier.

• ½ cup Basmati Rice

• 3 T. Ghee

• 1 T. Kitchari spice mix or

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1 tsp coriander

  • 1 tsp fennel

  • 1 tsp turmeric

  • 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt

  • 1 tsp hing

• Optional items for toppings or garnish:

  • Seasonal vegetables: celery, carrot, asparagus, chard, dandelion greens etc…

  • 1-2 T. lemon juice

  • Cilantro, parsley or chives

  • Ginger root

  • Sesame

  • Avocado

Directions:

1. Soak mung beans for 1-4 hours. Drain and rinse.

2. In a saucepan, combine water/broth, ghee, spices and mung beans. Cook on medium for 40-50minutes.

3. Add rice to pan and any vegetables desired (or cook vegetables separately) Cook until tender.

4. Top with lemon juice, herbs, ginger, sesame or any other fun topping.