Kitchari Recipe

Name: Kitchari Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp coconut oil; 2 tsp cumin seeds; 1 1/2 tsp coriander seeds (or 1/2-1 tsp ground coriander); 1 tsp fenugreek seeds; 1/2 tsp mustard seeds; 2 tsp fresh ginger (grated); 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp sea salt; Black pepper (to taste); 4 cups chopped vegetables (of choice (e.h. zucchini, carrot, broccoli, spinach, etc.)); 1/2 cup dried jasmine rice (or basmati rice); 1 cup moong dal (yellow split mung beans) (rinsed, or use lentils); 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 cup canned coconut milk; Fresh herbs (like cilantro leaves or parsley, to garnish)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:35min

How to make kitchari, an Ayurvedic cleansing meal made with spiced moong dal, rice, and veggies. This kitchari recipe uses just one pot, is ready in under an hour, and is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, and vegan! Best of all, it's packed with healing spices and gut-friendly ingredients for a wholesome meal year-round!

Updated at: Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:15:43 GMT