Kitchari Recipe

Cleansing

A soupy porridge made from rice and mung beans, lightly spiced with ginger, cilantro, and other spices—is considered a fasting food and is used to purify digestion and cleanse systemic toxins.

Prep time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3

1 cup basmati rice
½ cup mung beans (whole, soaked overnight)
6 cups boiling water
¼ teaspoon turmeric
1 pinch asafoetida (a spice also called hing—available at Indian groceries)
1 cup chopped vegetables, such as zucchini, carrots, cauliflower, or anything you choose (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cumin, coriander, or any other spices you choose (optional
1. Combine the rice with the mung beans and wash twice.

2. Place rice and beans into boiling water, adding the turmeric and asafoetida.

3. Cook over medium heat until the water is mostly absorbed.

4. Add one more cup of lukewarm water, vegetables, and optional spices if you’re using them. The final dish should be a stew with a very moist and soft consistency.

~ by kennybeal on December 5, 2008.