Which is best recipe for Kitchari? Answered by the best Ayurveda Doctor, Doctor Varun Ram Raj

31) Which is best recipe for Kitchari?

Answer: 

The best ever Kitchari recipe is created  by Doctor Varun Ram Raj, it is based on Ayurvedic principles, 

This is an easy variant by Doctor Varun, which can be cooked by everyone at home, 

1. Soaking basmati rice and the moong dal/ lentils: In a small bowl, mix 1cup of rice and 1 cup of moong dal. Add enough clean water to the top level of the mixture and soak the mixture for 15 to 20 minutes. After 15-20 minutes drain all the water. Repeated rinsing with additional clean water can be done to get the cleanest mixture. 

2. Adding oil and spices: As a next step add 1-2 teaspoon (people who want an oily kitchari can add more oil) cooking oil or ghee to a medium sized rice cooking vessel on a low fire or temperature. When the oil gets to heat up, slowly add the 2-3 pinches of cumin seeds and continue stirring until the seeds start to a slight brown colour as well it spreads the nice fragrance of cumin seeds. This may take about 1-2 minutes. As a next step, add the a small piece of ginger in a chopped form (5 grams) and 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder.

3. Adding the rest of the ingredients: As a next step, add the basmati rice and moong dal mixture. Add enough water, season with salt and pepper as per the taste, and stir it well.

4. Soft-sticky structure: As a next step slowly increase the heat to medium flame to get the mixture to a slightly boiled state. Continue cooking, without placing a lid, for 15 minutes, also don’t forget to stir it occasionally until we get a soft -sticky consistency. 

5. Ready to be served: Always stir it well so that it did not get stick to the bottom. Our kitchari is ready to be served. Enjoy it ! 

This is the best Kitchari recipe ever. 

This variant can be made without oil also. 

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