Rice and Dal

Name: Rice and Dal
Brand: Banyan Botanicals
SKU: K1704
Price: 25.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$25.99

#K1704

$25.99

This balanced blend of basmati rice and yellow mung dal is perfect to have on hand during times of detox or cleansing. It's also great for anytime you want a warm, nourishing bowl of the quintessential Ayurvedic meal—kitchari—without a hassle. Just add spices and enjoy!

Vegan
Plant Based
Gluten Free
Non Gmo

Size:

1.1 lb

About Rice and Dal

Balanced ratio of 2:1 basmati rice and yellow mung dal
Perfect for detoxes, cleanses, and healthy meals
One bag provides kitchari for a three-day cleanse
Two bags provide kitchari for a seven-day cleanse

How To Use

How to Make Basic Kitchari

½ cup Rice and Dal
2 cups water
1 teaspoon Kitchari Spice Mix
2 teaspoons ghee
¼ cup vegetables (optional)
Cilantro, lime, and salt to garnish (optional)

Soak rice and dal overnight, then drain and rinse. In a medium pot, warm the ghee, add the spice mix, and sauté for 1–2 minutes. Stir in the rice and dal, add water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until tender (30–45 minutes). Add more water as needed. If adding vegetables, add denser vegetables halfway through, and add lighter vegetables near the end. Garnish with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and salt to taste. Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients

Ingredients:
Organic Basmati Rice⁺, Organic Yellow Mung Dal⁺.
⁺Certified Organic

This product is organically grown and processed in accordance with the USDA's National Organic Program (NOP).

This item contains no animal products and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Ayurvedic Energetics:

Rasa (taste): sweet, astringent
Virya (action): slightly cooling
Vipaka (post-digestive effect): sweet
Doshas (constitutions): Balancing for all doshas

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"Just the right mix of rice and dal... I use it to give my digestive system a break and comfort my stomach." —Mim Verified
"I really love this product! This mix just makes everything so simple and easy which is exactly what I need." —Erica B. Verified

Basmati rice is one of the staples of Indian cooking and an Ayurvedic diet. Light, fluffy, and easy to digest, it boasts a nutty flavor and aroma. Yellow mung dal is also easy to digest and provides an excellent source of protein. When cooked with spices and vegetables, this rice and dal blend creates the perfect Ayurvedic kitchari.

Sustainably Sourced

Environmentally responsible practices support the long term well-being of the plants and ecosystems we source from.
Certified Organic

Organic herbs are grown with the use of renewable resources, contributing to both individual and planetary health.
Fairly Traded

Equitable supply chains ensure the social and economic well-being of our small farmers, producers, and suppliers.

Pre-mixed basmati rice and lentil blend ideal for making kitchari. Customers praised the "perfect ratio" and convenience for cleansing or digestive comfort. Most recommend soaking overnight for best results. The rice "elongated to an amazing length" when cooked. Some found the price high for plain ingredients without included spices.

Great basmati rice. The rice elongated to an amazing length.
Easy peasy and perfect ratio every time.
Simple, healthy and super tasty!

Meal (positive)Stomach (positive)Mix (positive)Ratio (positive)Kitchari (positive)

5 stars: 6 (86%)
4 stars: 0 (0%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 1 (14%)

Love Kitchari! This doesn’t disappoint. As directed, I soaked the rice and dal overnight. When they were cooking, the rice elongated to an amazing length. Great basmati rice. The rice cooked faster than the dal, which didn’t soften completely. It gave the kitchari a bit of chew that was good actually. I love this and can recommend it. Will buy again.

Soothing to my stomach

Just the right mix of rice and dal, with several servings in the package. I use it to give my digestive system a break and comfort my stomach.

Rice and Dal Review

This rice and dal mixture was very delicious and helpful on a cleanse I have been doing

not my favorite...

This wasn't exactly what I expected. I was hoping for a more targeted, convenient way to make this for a meal. The bag contains simply plain rice mixed with some lentils.
Apparently you have to order the spice mix separately. So why would anyone need to pay a relatively high price for a small bag of plain white rice and lentils?
oops.

Thanks for your feedback Laura, and we're sorry this product wasn't quite what you were hoping for! It sounds like the Kitchari Kit may be a better fit for your needs: https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/kitchari-kit/

We created this product with the intention of offering a simple, balanced mix that was an easy product for our customers to use in any recipe, as well as for Kitchari.

With that said, please keep an eye on your inbox, as we will be reaching out directly.

Love this product

I don’t mind buying the rice and dal sea-artery, but wanted to try the ready mix. Easy peasy and perfect ratio every time. Kitchari is my favorite meal when I’m not feeling 100%

Always use organic ghee and organic vegetable broth.

Soaking overnight is most important. The ghee and broth and added veggies make this a good meal.

Love it

I really love this product! I am not much of a cook at all but I’m really trying to improve my diet and health. This mix just makes everything so simple and easy which is exactly what I need. Combining it with the Kitchari spice mix is perfect and impossible to mess up! I definitely recommend this if you’re looking for something simple, healthy and super tasty!

Thanks for the great review Erica, we're so happy this mix is making your cooking life easier!