Ayurvedic Kitchari

Ingredients

Servings

2 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

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

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Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

Serve it up and enjoy!