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