Delicious Red Lentil Kitchari
Kitchari is a staple comfort food in India, which normally includes yellow moong dal, rice, healing spices, and vegetables. In Ayurvedic Medicine, Kitchari is used to purify the blood and cleanse and remove toxins through the digestive tract. I love Kitchari because it is delicious and satisfying. I change up the veggies with whatever I have in my fridge. I frequently add sliced curly kale, spinach, or other greens. Kitchari is an easy, versatile, and healthy dish to make and a great way to give your body’s digestive tract a well-needed break. This is easy to make and really delicious!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat.
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Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring.
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Add carrots, potato, ginger, and celery; stir to combine.
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Cover and let the vegetables sweat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent for a couple more minutes.
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Add the lentils, water, broth, and bay leaf and bring up to a soft boil.
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Lower the heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes.
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Add the zucchini, summer squash, cooked rice, and seasonings.
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Immediately reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice andlentils begin to fall apart; about 20 more minutes.
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Stir in the julienned spinach.
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Turn off the heat. Taste and season with salt, as needed.
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Ladle into bowls and serve with toppings as desired.
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