Basic Mung Dal Veg Kichdi

Veg Kichidi with Aloo Gobi Kurma and Zuchini Raitha

Kichdi is a seasoned mixture of rice and mung daal.  It is balancing for all dosas, easy on digestion and nourishes all the tissues of the body. It is a powerful protein combination.

Veg Kichidi with Aloo Gobi Kurma and Zuchini Raitha

There are unlimited variations depending on the herbs, spices and vegetables used in them. These extras can also be used to pacify aggravated doshas. For example:
To pacify vata, add mustard seeds or ajwain, and asafoetida.
To pacify pita, add shredded coconut, fennel and chopped fresh coriander.
To pacify kapha, add cinnamon sticks, cloves and garlic.

Ingredients

·     1  Cup   Rice ·     ½  Cup Yellow  Split  Mung Daal or split green Mung ·     3  tablespoon  Ghee ·     1  teaspoon  cumin  seeds ·     ½   teaspoon  Turmeric  Powder        ½  teaspoon  salt ·        1  tablespoon  Ginger  ·        1  Sprig  Curry  leaves (optional) ·        4  Cups  Water 1 Cup of Veges of your choice. I choose(Carrot,Peas,Beans,Cabbage and Spring Onions)

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Method

·        Wash the rice and mung daal well, and let it  soak for ½ hour.

·        In a suitably sized saucepan, heat ghee and then add cumin seeds. When sizzling, add the curry leaves,  ginger, turmeric, salt, rice,Veges and mung daal.

·        Add water, bring to a boil uncovered, stirring occasionally.

·        Turn heat down. Place the lid on, but slightly open.

·        Cook until tender….25-35 minutes…..Enjoy with Raitha of your choice!