Ayurvedic Kitchari Recipe: Complete Guide + Easy Detox (2025)
Are you seeking a wholesome, easy-to-make, flavour- and nutrition-rich dish? Say hello to the Best Ayurvedic Kitchari Recipe. This traditional Ayurvedic recipe aims to cleanse and heal the digestive system. Whether you're a busy professional, a health enthusiast, or simply craving comfort food with a healthy twist, this one-pot meal kitchari ayurvedic cleanse recipe is your go-to solution.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 C White Basmati Rice
- 1 C Split Mung Beans (mung dal)
- 1 tsp Coconut Oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 inch Fresh Ginger, minced
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Ground Mustard seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Ground Coriander Seeds or Coriander Powder
- 1 C Fresh Vegetables, finely diced (like beans, peas, onions, carrots and celery)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro, rough chop for garnish
- 1/4 Lime, wedge
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
- 5 C Water
- 1/4 C Organic Red Split Lentils
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the white basmati rice and mung beans (mung dal) in cold water until the water clears. Set aside.
- 2
Heat Ghee (Clarified Butter) or coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin powder and ground mustard seeds, letting them sizzle for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Sauté Aromatics. Stir in the chopped onion and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add turmeric powder , ground coriander seeds, and ginger, stirring to coat the mixture in spices.
- 4
In the pot, combine ingredients such as rinsed white basmati rice, mung beans (mung dal), diced vegetables, and vegetable broth. I love to add organic red split lentils to my porridge too! Stir well to combine.
- 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer. Cover and cook for 30-35 minutes (or until the rice and lentils are tender). Stir occasionally.
- 6
Adjust consistency - ex. Add more water if a soupy consistency is preferred.
- 7
Salt and black pepper to taste.
- 8
Spoon your kitchari into serving bowls.
- 9
Garnish and top with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a zesty finish.