Considered to be a very healing and detoxifying dish, Kitchari is a stew made of rice, mung beans, and digestive spices. This cozy and tasty meal is packed with nutritious ingredients, simple to make, and ready in a little over 1 hour!
Total Time
1hr
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0 Ratings
Author: The Fit Mediterranean
Servings:
2
Ingredients
•
1/2
cup
Split Mung Beans
•
1/2
cup
Basmati Rice
•
4 1/2
cups
Water
•
1
tsp
Salt
•
1/4
tsp
Ground Turmeric
•
1/4
tsp
Fennel Seeds
•
1/2
tsp
Cumin Seeds
•
1
Tbsp
Ghee
•
3/4
in
Fresh Ginger
•
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
1.
First things first, soak the Basmati Rice (1/2 cup) and Split Mung Beans (1/2 cup) in filtered water for 30 minutes. Then rinse until water runs clear.
2.
In a saucepan melt the Ghee (1 Tbsp), add the Ground Turmeric (1/4 tsp), Fennel Seeds (1/4 tsp), Cumin Seeds (1/2 tsp), and toast them on low heat until fragrant, a couple of minutes.
3.
Add in mung beans, rice, Water (4 1/2 cups), Fresh Ginger (3/4 in), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), and Salt (1 tsp). Cover with a lid, and let simmer for about 30 minutes. If too thick, add more water for a thinner texture.
4.
Serve it up and enjoy!
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
416
FAT
7.9 g
PROTEIN
15.5 g
CARBS
71.2 g
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