🌶️ Kitchari is traditionally made from either yellow lentils or split peas, (basmati rice, parboiled rice, brown rice) and a mixture of digestive spices, served with various chutneys
Why is Kitchari healing for the digestive system?
It has a lot to do with the concept of food combining. A mono-nutrient fast gives our digestive systems a much-needed break from dealing with a mess of different foods every meal. The dal and rice is cooked until just short of mush, so it’s easier to absorb. The spice mix fires up our belly, and the ghee (or coconut oil) helps lube up your tubing and allows fat-soluble nutrients to assimilate.