Royal Kitchari

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup Basmati Rice

1/2 cup Split Dal

2 cups chopped vegetables

1 TBSP Ghee

1/2 tsp Mustard Seed

1/2 tsp Cumin Seed

1/2 tsp Fennel Seed

1 Thai Chili

8 Curry Leaves

1-2 tsp grated Ginger

1/8 tsp hing/asafoetida

1 tbsp coconut flakes

1 tbsp dhana jeera (coriander/cumin powder)

1/2 tsp turmeric

1 tsp Garam Masala

3 cups Water

Soma Salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

  • Rinse Rice in cool water until water runs clear. Soak Dal for 30 minutes. Strain and add rice and dal to a bowl, set aside.
  • In a large Sauce pan, melt ghee over med-high heat. Then add mustard, cumin and fennel seeds, thai chili and curry leaves.
  • Once seeds begin to pop, add hing and mix well.
  • Turn heat down to med to med-low. Add ginger, coconut flakes, dhana jeera, turmeric, garam masala and salt. Stir all together.
  • Immediately add rice and dal to spices, then stir well.
  • Add chopped vegetables and water.
  • Stir, bring to boil, then turn down heat and simmer while partially covered. Cook until rice, dal and vegetables are cooked.
  • Serve with Lime and Cilantro as garnishes.

NOTES:

  • Using vegetables in season make this dish unique each time.
  • Add Greens towards the end of cooking to avoid overcooking them.

Preparation Time: 40 Minutes

Cooking time: 45 Minutes

Serves: 4 people