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Ayurvedic Kitchari
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10 INGREDIENTS • 4 STEPS • 1HR

Ayurvedic Kitchari

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!
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The Fit Mediterranean
Hi, I'm Dani! I share my family’s culinary traditions with you and some healthy treats too!
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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!
1HR
Total Time
$4.97
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
US / Metric
Split Mung Beans
1/2 cup
Split Mung Beans
Basmati Rice
1/2 cup
Basmati Rice
Water
4 1/2 cups
Water
Salt
1 tsp
Salt
Ground Turmeric
1/4 tsp
Ground Turmeric
Fennel Seeds
1/4 tsp
Fennel Seeds
Cumin Seeds
1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds
Ghee
1 Tbsp
Ghee
Fresh Ginger
3/4 in
Fresh Ginger
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
416
Fat
7.9 g
Protein
15.5 g
Carbs
71.2 g
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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 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 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 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!
step 4 Serve it up and enjoy!
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Beans & Legumes
Gluten-Free
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Vegetarian
Rice
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