Ep #65 7 Benefits of Eating Kitchari

Kitchari or Kichadi, is one of the classic Ayurveda dishes. Eaten for comfort, cleansing, nourishment and just because it tastes good, adding this staple to your diet will go a long way to healing your body. In this episode I share the many benefits of Kitchari and tips on how to prepare it for each dosha and imbalances. Tri-doshic Kitchari Recipe: Ingredients: ½ cup white basmati rice 1 cup split yellow mung dal beans 1 T fresh ginger root 1 tsp each turmeric, coriander, cumin powder 1 tsp cumin seeds, brown or yellow mustard seeds 1 pinch asafoetida 8 cups water 1 cup Seasonal Vegetables: green beans, broccoli, carrots, peas etc. 1 tsp himalayan rock salt 1 small handful fresh chopped cilantro leaves 1-2 tsp ghee Directions: Wash split yellow mung beans and rice together until water runs clear Heat a large pot on medium heat and add ghee. Once hot, add ginger root, turmeric, coriander powder, whole cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and hing. Stir together for a few minutes. Be careful to avoid burning. Add mung dal and rice and stir again to cover with spices. Add water and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes. Turn heat to low, cover pot. Cook until dal and rice are soft and water is mostly absorbed (about 30 minutes) Add vegetables and cook for 10 minutes more. Add cilantro leaves and salt. Join the 28 Day Ayurveda Immersion to create lasting habits in your life and start to truly live Ayurveda. Learn more at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/ayurvedaimmersion Join me online at: https://ayurvedalifeschool.com Facebook: Ayurveda Life School Instagram: @ayurvedalifeschool Namaste.