Kitchari: Indian Rice & Lentil Stew

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Ingredients:

• ½ cup basmati rice

• ½ cup mung dahl (you can substitute with red lentils) 

• 1 tablespoon ghee

• 1 cup vegetables like carrots, beets, zucchini, mushrooms

• 2 cups water or broth

• 1 tablespoon spice combination: cumin, ginger, turmeric, fennel, coriander

• ¼ cup chopped basil or other fresh herbs 

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

• Heat pot and add ghee to melt

• Add vegetables, stir for a few minutes

• Add rice and lentils, spices and herbs, stir to combine well

• Add broth

• Cover to simmer for about 15-20 mins

• Adjust liquid as desired (more if you like it to be more soupy)

Here are some other recipes for Kitchari:

Ayurveda Institute

Blue Zones

Kripalu