Healing Kachadi
Transform your mealtime into a nourishing sanctuary with Healing Kachadi, a flavorful Ayurvedic one-pot dish brimming with health benefits. This recipe combines basmati rice and split yellow mung dal, celebrated for their easy digestibility, with a symphony of gut-soothing spices like turmeric, cumin, and asafoetida. Enriched with fresh vegetables like carrots, zucchini, and spinach, and finished with a zesty hint of lemon juice and cilantro, this comforting kachadi is perfect for detoxifying your body and revitalizing your energy. Ready in just 40 minutes, Healing Kachadi is not only quick to prepare but also offers a gluten-free, vegetarian, and wholesome option for soothing your digestive system and warming your soul. Whether you’re embracing a cleanse or simply craving a cozy, nutrient-packed meal, this golden-hued dish is a must-try.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups Basmati rice
- 0.5 cups Split yellow mung dal
- 2 tablespoons Ghee
- 1 teaspoons Cumin seeds
- 1 inch, grated Fresh ginger
- 0.5 teaspoons Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoons Coriander powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Asafoetida (hing)
- 1 small, diced Carrot
- 1 small, diced Zucchini
- 1 cup, chopped Spinach
- 4 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoons or to taste Salt
- 1 tablespoons Lemon juice
Instructions
Rinse the basmati rice and mung dal thoroughly under running water until the water runs clear. Soak them together for 15 minutes, then drain.
Heat a heavy-bottomed pot or a deep pan over medium heat. Add the ghee and let it melt.
Once the ghee is hot, add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the grated ginger, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and asafoetida. Stir for 10-15 seconds to release their flavors.
Add the soaked and drained rice and mung dal to the pot. Stir well to coat the grains in the spices.
Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot partially, and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the diced carrot, zucchini, and spinach to the pot. Stir, cover, and continue cooking for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add more water if needed for a porridge-like consistency.
Stir in the salt and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Turn off the heat once the kachadi reaches your desired consistency; it should be soft and slightly mushy.
Finish the dish by adding the fresh cilantro and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
Serve the Healing Kachadi warm with a drizzle of ghee on top if desired. Enjoy this nourishing and soothing meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
842 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.4 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 3903 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.1 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.1 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 2078 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
