Ayurvedic Food for Kitchari & Cleansing
This delicate and nutritious dal is an essential ingredient in the traditional Ayurvedic dish-kitchari (recipe below).
Kitchari Ingredients:
1 cup basmati rice ½ cup yellow mung dal 3 teaspoons Kitchari Spice Mix 2 tablespoons ghee 6 cups water 1-2 cups chopped vegetables (optional) Preparation:
Wash rice and mung dal and soak overnight. Drain soak water.
In a medium saucepan warm the ghee. Add the Kitchari Spice Mix and sauté for one to two minutes. Add rice and mung beans and sauté for another couple of minutes. Then add 6 cups of water and bring to a boil. Once the kitchari has come to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until it is tender (approx. 30-45 minutes). If you are adding vegetables to your kitchari, add the longer cooking vegetables, such as carrots and beets, halfway through the cooking. Add the vegetables that cook faster, such as leafy greens, near the end. Add more water if needed. Typically, kitchari is the consistency of a vegetable stew as opposed to a broth. Garnish with fresh cilantro and add salt to taste (optional).
Makes 4 servings
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- YELLOW MUNG DAL, also known as moong dal or yellow lentils, are made from whole mung beans that have been hulled and split, resulting in a delicate lentil-like legume that is nutritious and satisfying.
- ORGANIC SPLIT MUNG BEANS are versatile, quick to cook, and easy to digest. They are also an excellent source of protein, making them a healthy choice for vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike.
- MUNG BEANS CAN BE COOKED with basmati rice and spices to create a delicious traditional Ayurvedic dish called kitchari. This nourishing meal is often used for detoxification, but can be enjoyed anytime.*
- BANYAN BOTANICALS is committed to producing the highest quality Ayurvedic products using USDA certified organic herbs that are sustainably sourced and fairly traded. All our products are 3rd party tested to ensure product quality and safety.
- THE BANYAN GUARANTEE: If for any reason you’re not satisfied with one of our products, we will gladly accept returns for a full product refund.
- YELLOW MUNG DAL, also known as moong dal or yellow lentils, are made from whole mung beans that have been hulled and split, resulting in a delicate lentil-like legume that is nutritious and satisfying.
- ORGANIC SPLIT MUNG BEANS are versatile, quick to cook, and easy to digest. They are also an excellent source of protein, making them a healthy choice for vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike.
- MUNG BEANS CAN BE COOKED with basmati rice and spices to create a delicious traditional Ayurvedic dish called kitchari. This nourishing meal is often used for detoxification, but can be enjoyed anytime.*
- BANYAN BOTANICALS is committed to producing the highest quality Ayurvedic products using USDA certified organic herbs that are sustainably sourced and fairly traded. All our products are 3rd party tested to ensure product quality and safety.
- THE BANYAN GUARANTEE: If for any reason you’re not satisfied with one of our products, we will gladly accept returns for a full product refund.
