Super Simple Kitchari Recipe Using Kitchari Spice Mix

Key Takeaways

Kitchari Recipe: Simple ayurvedic kitchari uses basmati rice, split yellow mung dal, ghee, and Kitchari Spice Mix; simmer 40–45 minutes, add vegetables and garnishes as desired.
Ayurvedic Digestion Support: Traditionally used in Ayurveda to balance vata, pitta, and kapha, kitchari is easy to digest and may support gentle cleansing and feelings of lightness.
Kitchari Cooking Tips: Soak split yellow mung dal at least four hours, sauté Kitchari Spice Mix in ghee, add dense vegetables mid-cook, adjust water and time for high altitudes.

May 23, 2012

Kitchari is a delicious and nourishing dish that is often used in Ayurveda as a means to give the digestive system a break to cleanse and to support healthy weight loss. As it is easy to digest, it provides a balancing effect on all three doshas (vata, pitta, and kapha) and leaves you feeling lighter and more energetic.

Try this simple and easy recipe today, and see how great you can feel!

Ingredients:

1 cup basmati rice
½ cup split yellow mung dal
6 cups water
1 tablespoon ghee
1 tablespoon Kitchari Spice Mix
Vegetables of your choice (optional)

Garnishes (optional):

Lime
Cilantro
Coconut

Directions:

Wash and then soak the yellow mung dal for at least 4 hours. Drain the soak water when you are ready to cook. Also wash the rice at the time of cooking.

In a large saucepan, add the ghee and allow to warm. Add the Kitchari Spice Mix and sauté for about 1 minute until the aroma lifts. Careful not to burn the spices. Add the rice and mung dal and sauté for another 1–2 minutes.

Add 6 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a low-medium heat, cover the pot, and let the kitchari cook on a simmer for 40–45 minutes*.

If you would like to add vegetables, add dense vegetables (like sweet potatoes and carrots) after the kitchari is half cooked (after about 15–20 minutes). Add leafy vegetables like kale towards the end of the cooking process.

Once the cooking is complete, add salt to taste, and garnish with lime, cilantro, and coconut as desired. Enjoy!

*Cook times may vary in higher altitudes. If longer cooking time is necessary, you may need additional 1–2 cups water.

Interested in Learning More?

In this video, Dr. Premal Patel talks cleansing, Ayurveda, and the benefits of Kitchari Spice Mix.

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