{"id":250,"date":"2017-10-10T13:56:42","date_gmt":"2017-10-10T13:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/?p=250"},"modified":"2024-11-13T11:56:08","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T10:56:08","slug":"ayurvedic-kitchari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veggiejam.com\/english\/ayurvedic-kitchari\/","title":{"rendered":"Ayurvedic Kitchari"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This easy Kitchari recipe made with lentils, rice, vegetables, and spices, is a gluten-free, easily digestible dish rooted in Ayurvedic cuisine.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Have you ever heard of Kitchari (also spelled Kitcheree)<\/strong>? If you\u2019re familiar with Ayurveda, you may have come across it. In Ayurvedic practice, digestion\u2014and therefore nutrition\u2014is central to health. <\/p>\n\n\n[feast_advanced_jump_to]\n\n\n

One key concept is the art of food combining<\/strong>. For instance, Ayurvedic guidelines suggest eating fruit on an empty stomach rather than after a large meal, as it may ferment if your body is still digesting heavier foods.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Kitchari is a perfect fit in Ayurvedic cooking due to its easy digestibility and often eaten during an Ayurvedic cleanse. Traditionally made from rice, mung beans, and a blend of warming spices<\/strong> cooked together, it truly lives up to its name, which means \"mixture.\" I especially enjoy it during the colder months, as it brings a comforting warmth from the inside out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this Ayurvedic Kitchari recipe, I swapped mung beans for red lentils<\/strong> since they\u2019re a pantry staple for most people. You can also use any vegetables you have on hand, making it a flexible and convenient dish.<\/p>\n\n\n

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You can serve this as a breakfast Kitchari <\/strong>if you like savory foods in the morning. I usually enjoy it as a healthy, light dinner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are some flavorful variations for a traditional Kitchari recipe, allowing you to switch up the ingredients and flavors based on what you\u2019re craving or have available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n