Kitchari - High Protein

Kitchari is a traditional Ayurvedic food that is a complete protein and is very nourishing and grounding.
It is the go-to food when cleansing or when you are not feeling well or out of balance.
Serves: Two as main course / four as a side dish
Ingredients
1 Tbl. Ghee or Oil
2-3 tsp. Spice blend, recipe below
1/4 cup of ¼” diced onion “Optional”
1/4 cup of ¼” diced carrots “Optional”
1-2 tsp. Mineral salt
Pinch of Pepper “Optional”
1/3 cup Basmati rice
1/3 cup Yellow "Split" Mung Beans
1/3 cup Quinoa
4 1/2 cups Water
Procedure
In a pot, melt the ghee
Add the carrots and onions (if using) and coat with fat
Add the spice blend, combine, and cook for a minute
Add the moong, quinoa, and rice, stir for 30 seconds, then add the water Bring to boil, cover, reduce the heat and cook for 14 minutes.
Keep covered and let it rest so it absorbs remaining liquid, and enjoy.
Dosha Balancing Condiments
Cilantro: Great for Pitta, Ok for Vata and Kapha
Coconut “Unsweetened”: Great for Pitta, good for Vata, not for Kapha
Lime: Good for all Doshas
Fresh Ginger: Good for all Doshas
Below is a recipe & Information for a 6 Taste - Tri-doshic spice blend.
