How to make #kitchari
It’s a good time to cleanse 🤍💛🧡
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Soak together for 30 mins and rinse:
1c mung dal
1c basmati rice
While rice and dal are soaking, toast whole spices over medium heat:
1tbs cumin seed
1tbs fennel seed
1tsp kalonji aka nigella seed
3 cloves
Grind
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Heat 2tbs ghee, butter, or coconut oil and add:
1/4tsp hing or asafoetida
1/2in piece of ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, grated
1tsp turmeric
Toasted spice blend
Soaked rice and dal
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Cover rice and dal with 1 inch of water and pressure cook on high. 5 minutes under pressure will make it very soft, or 3-4 mins for more bite. Let pressure release naturally, will take 15-20 mins.
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Stir, add salt to taste and water to desired consistency.
Serve with lime
