LIVING COOKING KICHAREE THE FOODS OF THE GODS

The purity, nutrition and properties of the mixture of bung beans and rice had being recognize by saint, yogis and people interested in fortifying and detoxifying their body and mind.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup split mung beans (soak them about 2 hours)
1/4 cup basmati rice
1 tsp black mustard seeds
2 Tbsp fresh leek, sliced
2 bay leaves
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp fennel
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp hing (asafoetida), if none, use ½ tsp cumin, fennel or 1” piece of fresh ginger
1 stick kombu (dried seaweed)
4 cups water
2 tbs ghee, or olive oil
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
3 cups of diced fresh vegetables (carrots, squash, kale)


1- Wash beans and rice very well. Soak beans in 4 c. water for 2 hours and drain. Bring 3 cups water to boil and add rice, beans, kombu and hing, Cook until tender. Add a pinch of salt. You may add any vegetables about half way through cooking, adding extra water if required. A dried shitake mushroom can be added to boost the immune system.

2- Heat ghee or oil in heavy skillet and add fresh ginger and leek. Then add mustard seeds. When they pop, add the other spices. Transfer a spoonful of soup to the spice mix and blend the two well. Incorporate the spices into the beans and cook for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander. grated coconut, or freshly grated ginger, depending on your dosha. Enjoy!