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Mung Dal Kitchari
A wonderful easy strength building vegetarian main dish.
I make this as my vegetarian “chicken soup” when I want a warming boost.
You can make variations by adding veggies, etc.
Mung Dal Kitchari by Vasant Lad in Ayuveda Cooking
1 cup basmati rice
1/2 cup yellow split mung dal
3 T Ghee
1 tsp black mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 pinches hing (asaf0etida)
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp salt
4 cups water
Wash rice and mung dal well. If you have time, let the dal
soak for a few hours before cooking as it helps with
digestibility.
In a saucepan over medium heat, heat the ghee and
add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and hing. Stir
a moment until seeds pop.
Add rice, mung dal, turmeric and salt and stir untioo well
blended with the spices.
Add the water and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes\
uncovered, stirring occasionally.
Turn down heat to low and cover, leaving the lid slightly
ajar. Cook until tender, about 20-25 minutes.
*This can be eaten by all doshas but is especially good for vata.
** I like to add a bit more water when I add veggies
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