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Ayurvedic Kitchari recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dish
Thomas Baker

Anti-Inflammatory Ayurvedic Kitchari Warm Satisfying Real Comfort in Every Bowl

This Anti-Inflammatory Ayurvedic Kitchari is an easy dinner option perfect for weeknight or family dinners. A turmeric lentil recipe that brings healing spiced kitchari to your table, it combines spiced moong dal, rice, and veggies in a wholesome, gut-friendly meal that's naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 379

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 ½ tsp coriander seeds or 1/2-1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups chopped vegetables of choice (e.h. zucchini, carrot, broccoli, spinach, etc.)
  • ½ cup (100 g) dried jasmine rice or basmati rice
  • 1 cup (215 g) moong dal (yellow split mung beans) rinsed, or use lentils
  • 4 ½ cups vegetable broth
  • ½ cup (120 ml) canned coconut milk
  • Fresh herbs like cilantro leaves or parsley, to garnish

Notes

  • Veggies used: 1 cup chopped carrot (120 grams), 1 cup chopped zucchini (180 grams), 1 heaped cup broccoli (100 g), 1 heaping cup of spinach (40 grams), but you can substitute with any vegetables you prefer. For Instant Pot preparation, sauté the spices in oil first, then add all ingredients and cook on high pressure for 7-8 minutes. Release pressure naturally for softer kitchari or manually for firmer texture.