Just like a comforting bowl of grandma's chicken soup, kitchari will leave you
feeling nourished and content.
How to Make Mung Dal, Coconut & Cilantro Kitchari (Pitta Reducing) SERVINGS: 4 PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 60 MINUTES SKILL LEVEL: EASY MEAL: LUNCH-DINNER STYLE: INDIAN PREPARATION: BOILED EAT IN: SUMMER, SPRING FOR OCCASION: CLEANSE, ON-THE-MEND INGREDIENTS SKILL LEVEL: EASY
Weights & measures 1 c BASMATI RICE
1/3 c CILANTRO
1/3 c COCONUT FLAKES
2 tbsp GHEE
3/4 inch GINGER (FRESH)
1/2 c MUNG BEAN
1/4 tsp SALT (MINERAL SALT)
1/2 tsp TURMERIC
6 c WATER
PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE Wash the mung dal and rice separately. Soak the mung dal for a few hours if you have the time, then drain. Put the ginger, coconut, cilantro and the 1/2c water into a food processor and blend until liquefied. Heat the ghee on medium in a large saucepan and add the blended items, turmeric and salt. Stir well and bring to a boil to release the flavor. Next mix in the rice, mung dal and the six cups of water. Return to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for five minutes. Then cover, leaving the lid slightly ajar. Turn down the heat to simmer and cook for 25-30 minutes, until the dal and rice are tender.
How Can This Ayurvedic Recipe Make You Feel Great? AYURVEDIC ANALYSIS Just like a comforting bowl of grandma's chicken soup, kitchari will leave you
feeling nourished and content. This Pitta Pacifying Kitchari contains Ayurveda's top foods to reduce inflammation. It cools and soothes internally so you'll feel refreshed and at ease after eating. Although tridoshic, this kitchari is especially suitable for Pitta types that are prone to feeling overheated, irritable or stressed out. The cilantro and coconut are cooling foods that remedy a Pitta.
A combination of mild and subtle flavors, this meal helps calm a fiery digestive tract. Hearty yet light, it satisfies your hunger but is still easy to digest. Kitchari is a staple in the Ayurvedic diet and is considered the signature cleansing meal. It can, however, be enjoyed at any time to give your stomach a well deserved break from eating complicated foods or eating on the run.
Kitchari is the perfect meal to call on when you are feeling under the weather, recovering from an illness, when you just want to reset or when you want to do an Ayurvedic cleanse.
About Pitta Dosha and Inflammation Inflammation is the body's defence mechanism to help clear and remove irri- tants or pathogens. While it serves an important function, chronic inflamma- tion can be detrimental to the digestive tract. Pitta dosha is responsible for all heat in the body, therefore inflammation is a Pitta imbalance.
Tissues become red, hot and swollen and over time, and the delicate lining of the digestive tract can become damaged. Eventually, this can progress to in- flammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis or leaky gut. A stressful lifestyle and diet of highly processed foods, sugar, al- cohol and coffee are all contributing factors to chronic inflammation.
Foods that Reduce Inflammation The two main ingredients of this soft, savory meal are mung beans and bas- mati rice which are both cooling food that are nourishing, easy to digest and also key foods to reduce inflammation. Mung beans have a natural antacid ef- fect, helping balance acidity in the stomach and soothe internal heat. Their astringent taste is cooling and also tones and tightens bodily tissues. This means they can be useful to alleviate "hot" digestive symptoms like diarrhea, acid reflux, halt bleeding and help seal perforated tissues. Emotionally, astringent taste can help you cool off and collect your thoughts.
Cool Down with Anti-Inflammatory Herbs Pungent spices, like dry ginger or black pepper, will aggravate those with ul- cers or inflammation. Instead, this recipe blends anti-inflammatory digestives which maintain digestive strength (agni) without overheating you. Turmeric reduces inflammation and boosts agni by increasing blood flow to digestive organs. Cilantro and lime are both cooling digestives and are often used to mellow a spicy dish and add a freshness to the meal.
Cleanse & Refresh with a Kitchari Mono Diet Do a Kitchari Cleanse in order to give the digestive tract a holistic cleanse. A time tested recipe, its rich fiber content is cleansing to the GI tract and helps to bulk up stool for easier elimination. Digestive spices detoxify by clearing metabolic wastes (ama) in the gut that can cause irritation and inflammation.
Your digestive tract is constantly challenged on a daily basis - morning cups of coffee, complicated meals like pizzas or burritos and greasy, fried foods. Even foods that are normally deemed "healthy" such as raw salads and chilled green smoothie can all take a toll on digestive strength. Favor these nourish- ing foods to reduce inflammation to restore your energy and vitality.
AYURVEDIC DIET? Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. An Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body type and the specific imbalances you are working with at any given time. Ayurveda shows you your specific body type’s needs and what should be favored in your Ayurvedic menu. Watch as you eat less but feel more satisfied because what you are eating truly nourishes you. Since Ayurveda believes all disease begins in the digestive tract, food is your first medicine. By eating a healthy diet that’s ideal for your body, you experience optimal health.
WHAT IS MUNG DAL, COCONUT & CILANTRO KITCHARI (PITTA REDUCING)?
Ayurvedic kitchari's are India's chicken soup and the congee equivalent of Chinese medicine. This kitchari includes cilantro and coconut and is adapted from Dr. Lad's book Ayurvedic Cooking for Self Healing.
What is the biocharacteristic theory of medicine?
INCREASES - CLEAR, EASY, COLD, LIQUEFIED, MOBILE
TASTES - ASTRINGENT
DOSHAS - PACIFIES (V,P,K)
HAS THE FOLLOWING -
Effect: Sattvic, Ojas, Prana, Tejas, Alkalizing
Type: Beans Legumes Color: Yellow MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Here are the herbal actions of Mung Dal, Coconut & Cilantro Kitchari (Pitta Reducing):
Digestion: Carminative, Digestive, Antacid Bowel Health: Relieves burning
Cleanse & Detox: Detoxicant, Burns Toxins
Energy Vitality: Stimulates energy, Nutritive
Respiratory-Health: Flushes sinuses
Immune System: Anti Inflammatory
Heart & Circulation: Vasodilator, Blood Tonic, Alterative, Refrigerant
Liver & Gallbladder: Cholagogue
Weight Loss: Hypolipidemic
Bone & Joint: Antiarthritic
*Recipe from the Joyful Belly.
https://www.joyfulbelly.com/Ayurveda/recipe/Mung-Dal-Kitchari-Vata-Reducing/994
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