How To Make Kitchari
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 cup yellow mung dal (split yellow lentils)
- 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 4 cups water
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
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Rinse the basmati rice and mung dal separately under cold water until the water runs clear.
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In a large pot, heat the ghee over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds, and sauté until they start to sizzle.
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Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, ginger paste, and garlic paste to the pot. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
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Add the rinsed rice and mung dal to the pot and stir well to coat them with the spices.
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Pour in the water and add salt to taste. Give it a good stir and bring the mixture to a boil.
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Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid. Let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the rice and lentils are cooked and have a creamy consistency.
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Once cooked, remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
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Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories : 300kcal
- Total Fat : 6g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 8mg
- Sodium : 250mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 48g
- Dietary Fiber : 7g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 12g
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