An Ayurvedic Meal for All Seasons, Kitchari Recipe
Kitchary is a delicious meal of Ayurvedic cooking, combining plant-based protein, healthy grains, and seasonal vegetables and mixing with spices and healthy oils. I make this dish for lunch and usually use it for dinner,b y adding a little hot water or broth to make a kitchary soup . Ideally, you should be cooking fresh every day in Ayurveda yet, if you can not, this is a good compromise to save for the next day, too. It is really simple and takes about 45 minutes to make. Remember to soak mung beans overnight
1/2cupOptional: coconut milk in summeruse during hot summer days only
Vegetable Broth or Water
Instructions
Rinse the rice and mungbeans very well under cool water and set aside
Melt the ghee and add the spice mix, stir 1 minute
Add the rice and beans and coat the spice mix well by stirring about 5 minutes
Add water/broth (and coconut milk if using) and boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes
Add vegetables and salt, and cook for another 10 minutes, checking in if all is cooked well and creams texture
Serve with a few drops of fresh lime juice, gransihing with fresh herbs
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Notes
Here is a complete meal with carbs, proteins and veggies, you can enjoy it as a rich lunch, during your cleanses or anytime you want a hearty, delicious and nutritious meal in one pot!Adapt the recipe with different seasonal vegetables. You can put this in a thermos and carry to work or picnics.