Kitchari is very easy to digest, which makes it a wonderful food for any cleansing regimen. It allows the digestive system to rest, allocating extra energy to the body’s natural detoxification processes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white basmati rice
- 1/2 cup yellow mung dal
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 1 tablespoon kitchari spice mix
- 1 teaspoon natural mineral salt
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups easily digestible vegetables (such as asparagus, carrots, celery, green beans, summer squash, sweet potato, winter squash, or zucchini)
Kitchari Spice Mix.
- 1/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel powder
- 1 pinch hing (asafoetida)
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
