KITCHARI - INDIAN SEASONED RICE

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According to Ayurveda, this is one of the most nutritious and easiest foods to digest, perfect for detox.

Provided by joiekc

Categories     Asian

Time 25m

Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup white basmati rice
1 cup split mung beans
1 tablespoon ghee or 1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon cumin seed
1/4 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon rock salt or 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
4 cups water

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice and mung beans until the water is clear.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, heat the ghee and add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Stir a moment until the seeds pop.
  • Add the rice, mung beans, turmeric, and salt, and stir until well blended with the spices.
  • Add the water and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 mins, uncovered, strring occasionally.
  • Turn down the heat to low and cover, leaving the lid slightly ajar. Cook until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.6, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 8.2, Sodium 28, Carbohydrate 66.5, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 16.8

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