Toor Dal Kitchari Recipe

Key Takeaways

Toor Dal Kitchari: One-pot nourishing recipe using toor dal and basmati rice cooked with ghee and Kitchari Spice Mix; add seasonal vegetables and cilantro for a complete, warming meal.
Kapha Friendly: Light, warming toor dal kitchari is suited to kapha constitutions and may support balancing vata; use fresh, seasonal vegetables to complement its digestible profile.
Easy One-Pot: Soak toor dal overnight, rinse basmati rice, sauté spices in ghee until seeds pop, simmer with water, add vegetables, cook until dal soft; garnish with cilantro.

August 1, 2017

Light and warming toor dal is used in place of mung in this kitchari variation. This is an excellent kitchari recipe for kapha constitutions and imbalances and is good for balancing vata as well. A classic nutritious meal all in one pot, this dish goes well with almost any vegetable, so add in your favorites and try to keep it fresh and in season!

Ingredients:

½ cup toor dal
1 cup basmati rice
6 cups water
2 tablespoons ghee
1 tablespoon Kitchari Spice Mix
1 cup spinach or seasonal veggies (optional)
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Directions:

Soak dal overnight, rinse well and drain. Rinse basmati rice thoroughly, and drain.

In a large saucepan, heat ghee over medium heat. Add Kitchari Spice Mix and heat until seeds pop. Stir in dal and rice, coating them in the spice mixture. Add water and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cover and lower the heat to simmer for 15 minutes. Add vegetables (optional) and cook another 15 minutes or until dal is soft.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.

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