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Khichadi (Kitchari) &
Basmati Rice Stew |
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Khichadi (mung bean) is the easiest solid food to digest. Ayurveda offers khichadi, a recipe that ayurvedic experts consider a vital food for restoring balance to body and mind. This is also known as sattvic (pure) food, suitable for anyone at any age.
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½ cup basmati rice
¼ cup split mung beans
3-4 cups water
2-3 teaspoons ghee or olive oil
¼ teaspoon mustard seeds
¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
1 pinch of red chili or cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon freshly-grated ginger
¼ teaspoon asafoetida powder (also known as hing)
¼ teaspoon turmeric
Salt to taste (e.g. ¼ to ½ teaspoon)
2 cups chopped vegetables like zucchini, carrots, leeks
4-5 stems cilantro, washed and chopped
½ cup spinach leaves, washed and finely-chopped
1-2 teaspoons dry shredded coconut
1 teaspoon lemon juice |
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Sort through the mung beans and remove any debris, such as rocks or sticks. Rinse the mung beans and rice in a fine mesh strainer and set aside.
In a pot, heat the ghee or oil on medium heat and add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, hing, turmeric, red chili, and ginger in this order and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the mung beans, basmati rice, and vegetables, then add water and salt. Bring to a boil and turn the heat to low. Cook for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until mung beans are soft and completely cooked. Top with cilantro leaves, coconut, and spinach; add fresh lemon juice at the end, and stir nicely.
Preparation time: 45 minutes |
By Dr. Manisha Kshirsagar and Ana Cristina R. Magno. This article is reproduced with permission from Ayurveda: A Quick Reference Handbook, Lotus Press, a division of Lotus Brands, Inc., PO Box 325, Twin Lakes, WI 53181, USA.
www.lotuspress.com© 2011 All Rights Reserved. |
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Digestive Lassi |
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1 cup room-temperature water
¼ cup fresh yogurt
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch ground cumin
1 pinch ground coriander
1 pinch ground salt
¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
Blend for one minute. Drink after lunch. |
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