Kitchari
Kitchari – The Ultimate Comfort Bowl
Warm, nourishing, and wonderfully simple — Kitchari is a traditional blend of rice, lentils, and aromatic spices that come together to create a cozy, balanced meal. With its creamy texture and delicate seasoning, this dish is a staple in wholesome cooking, offering comfort in every bite.
Made with ingredients like basmati rice, split mung beans, turmeric, cumin, and ginger, Kitchari is easy to digest yet deeply satisfying. Whether you’re craving a light, one-pot meal or looking to reset with something pure and flavorful, this golden bowl delivers the perfect balance of taste and simplicity.
Serve it warm with a drizzle of ghee, a squeeze of lemon, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs for a nourishing, feel-good meal any time of day. 🌿✨
Kitchari
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Category
Indian cuisine
Cuisine
Indian
Servings
4
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Calories
210
Warm, nourishing, and wonderfully simple — Kitchari is a traditional blend of rice, lentils, and aromatic spices that come together to create a cozy, balanced meal. With its creamy texture and delicate seasoning, this dish is a staple in wholesome cooking, offering comfort in every bite.
Made with ingredients like basmati rice, split mung beans,turmeric, cumin, and ginger, Kitchari is easy to digest yet deeply satisfying. Whether you’re craving a light, one-pot meal or looking to reset with something pure and flavorful, this golden bowl delivers the perfect balance of taste and simplicity.
Serve it warm with a drizzle of ghee, a squeeze of lemon, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs for a nourishing, feel-good meal any time of day. 🌿✨
Author:Organic Way LLC
Ingredients
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½ cup moong dal, split mung beans
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½ cup Basmati rice
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4 cups water
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1 tablespoon ghee, coconut oil or avocado oil for vegan-friendly
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1 teaspoon cumin seeds
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½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger,
or a pinch of ground ginger powder -
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
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slices of lime or lemon
For Garnish:
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine the rice and moong dal. Pour enough water to cover the mixture and soak for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, pour the mixture into a fine mesh strainer and rinse with cold water until it runs clear
Warm the oil or ghee on medium-low heat in a medium pot. Carefully add the cumin seeds and let them cook for about a minute until the seeds start to brown and become fragrant. Add the ginger and ground turmeric.
Add the rice and dal mixture into the pot. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Stir and add the 4 cups of water.
Increase the heat to medium-high to bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Turn the heat down immediately to a gentle simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally until you get a porridge-like consistency. It should be soft and creamy.
Taste the kitchari to make sure the texture is soft. If not, you may need to let it cook a little longer. Turn off the heat and adjust the seasoning, if needed, and stir again. Serve or cool down completely and refrigerate in a sealed container for 3 days.
Recipe Note
To store:Allow it to cool down completely before placing it in an air-tight glass container for 2 to 3 days in the fridge.
To freeze:Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Be sure to thaw before reheating it.
To reheat: Warm on the stovetop. Stir it with a small amount of water, about ¼ cup of water for every cup of kitchari, to get the porridge-like consistency.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- kcal
- per serving
- Calories
- 210
- Carbs
- 34 grams
- Protein
- 8 grams
- Fat
- 4 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 2 grams
- Cholesterol
- 10 milligrams
- Sodium
- 604 milligrams
- Potassium
- 36 milligrams
- Fiber
- 3 grams
- Sugar
- 1 grams
- Calcium
- 29 milligrams
- Iron
- 1 milligrams