Detoxifying Kitchari

Ingredients:

Qty Type Item
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1 Cups Split Mung dal (yellow)
2 Cups White Basmati rice / Brown Rice
1 inch Fresh ginger root
1 small handful of cilantro leaves
2 TBS. Ghee (clarified butter)
1/2 tsp. Turmeric
1 tsp. Whole cumin seeds
1/2 tsp. Mustard seeds
1/2 tsp. Salt (Himalayan Pink Salt)
1 pinch Hing (also called Asafoetida)
5-7 cups Water (amount of water depends upon climate and the type of vessel used)
Directions:
Wash dal and rice together until water runs clear. Heat a large sauce pan on medium heat then add Ghee (clarified butter), next add mustard seeds, Turmeric, Hing, whole cumin seeds and coriander powder. Stir all together for a few minutes. Then add rice, dal and stir again. Now add the water, salt and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes. Next turn heat down to low, cover, and continue cooking until both dal and rice becomes soft. The cilantro leaves can be added before serving.

Benefits:
Tridosha balancing, and useful for detoxifying, very easy to digest.
Usually recommended as a mono diet for Detoxifying.