Red Lentils Recipe with Kitchari Spice Mix

Key Takeaways

Red Lentils: Simple stovetop recipe uses ½ cup red lentils, Kitchari Spice Mix, ghee or coconut oil, simmered 20–30 minutes to yield a quick, nourishing Ayurvedic dish for 2–3.
Kitchari Spice: Toast the spice mix in ghee or oil until seeds pop, then stir in drained dal, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for even cooking.
Ayurvedic Meal: Generally balancing for all doshas, this simple red lentil kitchari is a quick, easy Ayurvedic meal to keep on hand, serving approximately 2–3 people.

August 22, 2017

Ingredients:

½ cup red lentils
1 ½ cups water
1 ½ tablespoons Kitchari Spice Mix
1 tablespoon ghee or coconut oil

Directions:

Wash and rinse dal (soaking is optional).

In a saucepan, melt the ghee or oil over low-medium heat. Stir in the Kitchari Spice Mix and heat until the seeds begin to pop. Add the drained dal and stir, coating the lentils in the spices. Add the water and cover. Simmer for 20–30 minutes or until the dal is soft to taste, stirring occasionally.

Generally balancing for all doshas, this simple red lentil recipe is good to keep on hand for a quick and easy Ayurvedic meal.

Serves 2–3

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