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Healing Kitchari

50 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
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Ingredients

4 people
  • coconut oilPantry30 ml
  • cumin seedsSpices5 g
  • coriander seedsSpices5 g
  • fenugreek seedsSpices3 g
  • mustard seedsSpices5 g
  • fresh ginger (grated)Produce20 g
  • turmeric (ground)Spices5 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • mixed vegetables (chopped)Produce300 g
  • rice (rinsed)Grains200 g
  • mung dal (rinsed)Grains150 g
  • vegetable brothPantry1 litre
  • coconut milkPantry100 ml
  • spinach (fresh)Produce60 g

per serving

Nutrition

446kcal

Carbs
75 g
Proteins
11 g
Fat
11 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Stovetop

step by step

Method

  1. Toast the spices

    • Warm the coconut oil in a pot over medium heat.
    • Add the cumin, coriander, fenugreek and mustard seeds and toast until fragrant.
    Step 1
  2. Build the base

    • Add the fresh ginger, turmeric, salt and pepper.
    • Stir and cook briefly to bloom the spices.
    Step 2
  3. Add vegetables, rice and dal

    • Toss in the chopped vegetables and stir to coat.
    • Stir in the rice and mung dal.
    • Pour in the vegetable broth.
    Step 3
  4. Simmer until soft and creamy

    • Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat.
    • Cook until the rice and dal are soft and creamy, stirring occasionally.
    Step 4
  5. Finish and serve

    • Stir in the coconut milk.
    • Fold in the spinach or fresh herbs until wilted.
    • Serve warm.
    Step 5