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.