Ayurvedic Kitchari - Complete Detox Meal
A nourishing, tridoshic one-pot dish made with mung dal, basmati rice, vegetables, and warming spices. Perfect for cleansing and digestive health.
Ayurvedic Benefits
- Supports digestive fire (Agni) and detoxification
- Balances all three doshas when prepared appropriately
- Easy to digest and assimilate
- Nourishes all seven tissues (dhatus)
- Calms the nervous system and promotes mental clarity
- Ideal for Panchakarma cleanses and therapeutic diets
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Instructions
Soak Mung Dal and Prepare Rice
Place the mung dal in a bowl of water and let it soak for 2-4 hours to soften and improve digestibility. Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear.
2-4 hours (soaking) + 5 minutes (rinsing)
Prepare All Ingredients
Dice the vegetables into small, uniform pieces. Grate the fresh ginger. Measure out the spices (cumin seeds, mustard seeds, turmeric, ground coriander, ground cumin) and set them aside.
10 minutes
Heat Ghee and Temper Spices
In a medium pot, heat 1 tbsp of ghee over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds, letting them sizzle and pop for 30 seconds. Add grated ginger, turmeric, ground coriander, and ground cumin, stirring for 10-15 seconds until fragrant.
2 minutes
Add Mung Dal and Rice
Drain the soaked mung dal and add it to the pot along with the rinsed rice. Stir to coat them in the spice-ghee mixture for 1-2 minutes.
2 minutes
Cook with Water and Vegetables
Add 4 cups of water and the diced vegetables to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 30-40 minutes until the dal and rice are soft and the mixture is creamy. Add salt to taste.
35-40 minutes
Final Seasoning and Serve
Once cooked, check the consistency (it should be porridge-like; add more water if needed). Taste and adjust salt. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve hot.
5 minutes
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