Garlicky Spinach Kitcheri a healthy meal in one pot – full of protein and the yummy goodness of green veggies
Kitchari is an staple to the Ayurvedic way of life. It is made up of basmati rice and mung dal and known as a one-pot dish. Basmati rice and mung dal together create a balanced food that is a good protein combination and is tridoshic. kitchari can produce balancing effects for the three bodily doshas, it is easy to digest and gives strength and vitality. It nourishes all the tissues of the body.
Benefits of Kitchari
Eliminates toxins from the body tissues.
improve digestion and restore regular bowel movements.
remove heaviness or congestion in the body.
supports weight loss.
improve energy and vitality.
promote overall health and wellness.
Ingredients
1 cup of moong dal
1 cup basmati rice
1 Bag of baby spinach
2 cups of water
2 green chilli
1 red chilli
1 medium onion
1 Tomato
5 garlic cloves
2 inches of fresh Ginger
4 tbs of coriander
1 lemon
1 tbs of ghee
Spices:
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp of turmeric
11/2 tsp of asafoetida
1tsp of garam Masla
Salt
Method
Wash the moong dal and basmati rice throughly.
Place the mixture in the cooker, add 2 cups of water, 1 tsp of salt and turmeric.
cook in the pressure cooker to 3 whistles.
Once cooked remove the mixture and mix well.
Put the baby spinach in boiling water for 45 seconds and
add a pinch of salt.
Remove the spinach and place in cold water for few seconds.
In a blender place the spinach, 4 tbs of fresh coriander, 2 chopped green chillies, 5 garlic cloves and blend to purée.
In a pan add the following
1 tbs of Ghee
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp asafoetida
1 tsp garlic powder
1 inch of fresh ginger
1 chopped red chilli
Cook for 3 minutes on low heat
Add in a finely chopped onion and cook till the onions are brown.
Add in a chopped tomato
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp garam masla
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp salt
Stir well (add a splash of water to avoid the spices from burning) cook well till the tomatoes are mushy.
Now add the spinach purée to the pan stir and cook for 3 mins.
Finally add in the kitchari and stir.
cook for another 5 minutes on low heat.
Add a squeeze of lemon, mix well.
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