Kitchari
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 192.8
- Total Fat: 4.2 g
- Cholesterol: 7.5 mg
- Sodium: 1,493.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 33.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
- Protein: 4.3 g
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Introduction
Kitchari is a delicious classic Ayurvedic stew traditionally eaten during periods of fasting or cleansing. It's ideal because it's easy to digest and provides strength and good nourishment for the body so it can cleanse. Kitchari is a delicious classic Ayurvedic stew traditionally eaten during periods of fasting or cleansing. It's ideal because it's easy to digest and provides strength and good nourishment for the body so it can cleanse.Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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1/2 cup Mung Beans (I use sprouted mung beans so that I don't need to soak them.)
1/2 cup Basmati Rice, dry
3/4 cup, chopped Carrots, raw
1/4 cup, pieces or slices Mushrooms, fresh
1/4 cup, chopped Onions, raw
3/4 cup, chopped Zucchini
6 cup Vegetable Broth
3 tsp Organic ghee (clarified butter)
1 tbsp Turmeric, ground
1 tsp Cumin, ground
1 tsp Coriander, ground
1 tsp Ginger Root, minced
1/2 tsp Mustard seed, yellow
1 dash Salt
1 dash Pepper, black
1/2 tbsp Lime Juice
4 tsp Cilantro, raw
Tips
You can use any vegetables you want or add chilis or cayenne.
Directions
Wash the split mung beans and basmati rice. If you have time, let it soak for a few hours before cooking. (It will make it easier to digest.)
Heat ghee in a pot and add mustard seeds till they ‘pop', then add additional spices till they release aroma. (30 seconds or so)
Add beans and rice and 2 cups of whatever vegetables you're using.
Mix and blend with spices and ghee.
Add enough water or vegetable stock and bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
Cover and simmer 30-40 minutes. (If you have a pressure cooker, after you blend it all together, cover and bring to pressure (it will hiss) for 1 minute. Turn off heat and wait 1 hour and it will be done to perfection.
Salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with a squeeze of lime and chopped cilantro.
Serving Size: Makes 4 servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HAPPYFREEME.
Heat ghee in a pot and add mustard seeds till they ‘pop', then add additional spices till they release aroma. (30 seconds or so)
Add beans and rice and 2 cups of whatever vegetables you're using.
Mix and blend with spices and ghee.
Add enough water or vegetable stock and bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
Cover and simmer 30-40 minutes. (If you have a pressure cooker, after you blend it all together, cover and bring to pressure (it will hiss) for 1 minute. Turn off heat and wait 1 hour and it will be done to perfection.
Salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with a squeeze of lime and chopped cilantro.
Serving Size: Makes 4 servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HAPPYFREEME.