Kitchari
Adapted from: Erinn Butulis
Prep time: 10 minutes / 3 hours (if soaking beans)
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes / 3 hours 20 minutes
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
1 cup basmati rise, rinsed
1 cup split yellow Mung beans, soaked for 3 hours and rinsed
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
¼ tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. coriander
¼ tsp. turmeric
¼ tsp. cardamom
¼ tsp. salt
1 tbsp. oil of choice
For Spice Blend:
2 tbsp. shredded coconut
1 piece ginger
½ cup cilantro
Toppings:
1 tomato, diced OR 1 cup pepper, dice
½ cup cilantro
protein of choice (egg, chicken, or meat) (optional)
Instructions
1. Brown spices in oil.
2. Add rice, Mung beans, and stock.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Add spice to blend. Note: You can emulsify in a blender, or hand mince.
5. Top with tomato, pepper, additional cilantro, and protein. Enjoy!
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