How To Make Authentic Kitchari

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

split mung beans

🥗Healthier: red lentils

💰Cheaper: yellow split peas

Red lentils cook faster and are more affordable.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: homemade broth

Using water is cost-effective and allows for flavor control.

seasonal vegetables

🥗Healthier: frozen vegetables

💰Cheaper: canned vegetables

Frozen vegetables are nutritious and convenient.

Rinse rice and split mung beans under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak rice and mung beans in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Heat ghee in a large pot over medium heat until melted.

Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds, cooking until they start to pop.

Stir in ginger and garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add turmeric, salt, and black pepper, mixing well for 1 minute.

Add soaked rice and mung beans, stirring to coat with spices.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until grains are tender.

Stir in seasonal vegetables and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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