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KITCHARI

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup split yellow mung beans
  • 1/2 cup white basmati rice
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp black mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 8 cups filtered water
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp sea salt to taste
  • handful of cilantro chopped

Instructions

  1. Wash the split yellow mung beans and rice together until the water runs clear.
  2. Heat a large pot on medium heat and then add all the spices (except the bay leaves) and dry roast for a few minutes. Add dahl and rice and stir. Add water and bay leaves and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes. Turn heat to low, cover pot and continue to cook for 30-40 minutes, until dahl and rice become soft. Add salt, to taste. Add cilantro just before serving.