lentils

A world food staple, lentils or dal are great for the health and the palate too!

Khichadi is a traditional Indian dish that is both nutritious and easy for the body to digest. It is loaded with spices that cater to the balancing of all three doshas in Ayurveda, and is perhaps the most common staple in the practice due to its ability to improve overall health and detoxify the body. This is also a naturally gluten-free meal for those that are avoiding gluten in their diet. The combination of rice and lentils with ghee, spices and vegetables make this a balanced, beneficial and wholesome meal.

What You Will Need

Lentils with Roasted Beets and Tomato

According to Ayurvedic principles, Fall and Spring are considered ideal times to cleanse the body and prepare for the coming season. During these transitions, we’re often left feeling heavy or out of balance. If you’ve felt this way, adding kitchari to your diet, or doing a kitchari cleanse, may be very beneficial.