Kitchari

Kitchari

from urbanfarmie.com
45 min
6 servings

Kitchari is a rice-lentil porridge that follows Ayurvedic principles - an easy, healthy and convenient dish that comes together in just 45 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners and make ahead!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable oil or coconut oil preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 inch ginger piece (grated (1 teaspoon of ginger paste))
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1.5 cups mixed vegetables (I used beans, carrots, and peas)
  • 1 cup mung dal (or split mung beans)
  • 1/2 cup rice (see notes)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 5 cups water (see notes for adjustment)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse half a cup of rice and a cup of dal separately at least 2-3 times to get rid of dirt and excess starch.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a medium pot or deep skillet and add a teaspoon each of mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and ground coriander and give it a quick stir. Then, add a teaspoon each of ginger and turmeric and sauté for a few seconds.

  3. 3

    Add 1.5 cups of mixed vegetables of your choice and stir it together with the spices. Finally, add the the washed rice and dal along with 5 cups of water and a pinch of salt, and bring this to a boil. Then, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for roughly 30 minutes. Check at 30 minutes to observe the consistency - you ideally want a porridge like texture.

  4. 4

    Once the right consistency has been achieved, season with additional salt (as needed) and garish with cilantro. Serve hot.