Kitcheri Recipe

After completing the 3 day Kitcheri Cleanse I feel absolutely amazing!
I have had so much energy, my digestive system feels cleansed, my mind has been clear and focused, I feel lighter and I DID NOT feel deprived at any point throughout the cleanse. It was an added bonus that I lost 2 kilo and 2 inches from my waist! Yes, in 3 days! My summer waistline is here early, now all we can do is pray that summer comes early too!

The dish is a complete protein and full of fibre and nutrients. I felt satisfied after every meal and can truely say I didn't crave or fantasize about any other food during the 3 days! Normally on a cleanse I would be thinking about all the delicious foods I could introduce after the deep cleansing phase. On this cleanse I actually looked forward to my next bowl of kitcheri. The good thing about this dish, it is so versatile. You can change the vegetables you have to make a whole new meal!

Kitcheri is so simple to make.

Ingredients (1 serving):
35g basmati rice
25g split yellow mung beans
400ml water
pinch of turmeric

Tarka:
1 tsp ghee
pinch of asfoteida
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
 
Cook the mung beans in a small pan and bring to the boil. Simmer for 20 minutes and then add the rice. Simmer for a further 15 minutes or until rice is soft. (I like to add my vegetables when I add my rice, you may have your vegetables seperate if you prefer).

Heat the ghee in a seperate pan. Add the asfoteida and let sizzle for 10 seconds, then add the cumin seeds and let sizzle for 30 seconds. Add to the kitcheri pan and stir in well.

Add vegetables according to your constitution i.e. green beans, peas, parsley, broccoli, sprout, cabbage, cauliflower, squash and mushrooms.

Finally... Enjoy! 

I would love to know how you like your kitcheri. Please leave your comments below!

Peace, Love & Light

Sharon xx