Description
Try this ayurvedic dish for dinner whenever you feel like you need something hearty and warming.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup basmati rice (100 g)
- 1/2 cup red lentils (100 g)
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 2 cups small cauliflower florets
- 1–2 large chard leaves, green part, chopped
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp minced ginger (or 1/2 tsp powder)
- 1 tsp minced turmeric (or 1/2 tsp powder)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- fresh coriander for garnish ((optional))
Instructions
- Bring 1 l (4 cups) of filtered water in a large pot to boil. Wash and rinse the rice and lentils and add to the boiling water. Cook for 18-20 min.
- After about 10 min, heat the coconut oil in a pan and add the spices. Once they become fragrant and the cumin seeds start to pop (30-60 sec) add the vegetables. Cook for 2-3 min.
- Transfer veggies and spices into the pot with the rice and lentils. Add salt and pepper, stir and cook for another 8-10 min.
- Distribute the kitchari onto plates and garnish with fresh coriander.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 36 minutes