Khichuri — Traditional Ayurvedic Healing Rice

Name: Khichuri — Traditional Ayurvedic Healing Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 0.5 cup basmati rice; 1 cup yellow mung dal (split); 3 cups water; 2 teaspoons ghee; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 0.5 teaspoon cumin powder; 0.5 teaspoon coriander powder; 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (chopped or grated); mineral salt (to taste); 0.5 cup yogurt (optional garnish); 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves (chopped); 1/2 cup basmati rice; 1 cup mung dal (split yellow); 1 thumb-sized ginger root (chopped or grated); Mineral salt to taste (original: Mineral salt to taste); 2 teaspoons ghee; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 bulb lemongrass; 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder; 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds; 1 handful fresh cilantro leaves; 2 cups assorted vegetables (cauliflower, zucchini, carrots, okra, lotus roots; cut into cubes)

By Dada Shivananda·Beginner

Khichuri is a sacred recipe in Ayurvedic tradition—rice lovingly prepared with yellow mung beans and a medley of vegetables to create one of the most healing meals you can offer your body. During panchakarma cleansing, this dish becomes medicine, providing gentle nourishment while allowing the digestive system to rest and restore itself.

In this recipe, we use ghee, the golden elixir of clarified butter made by slowly heating butter until the milk solids and water separate. The solids are carefully skimmed away, leaving behind pure ghee that can be stored at room temperature without spoiling—a testament to its purity and life-giving properties. When combined with aromatic spices and wholesome grains, ghee transforms simple ingredients into a meal that nourishes not just the body, but the mind and spirit as well.

Nutritional Benefits: Khichuri is a traditional Ayurvedic healing food, often enjoyed during panchakarma cleansing. This comforting Indian meal is rich in complex carbohydrates, protein, fiber, vitamin C, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and calcium, which help soothe an aching stomach, reduce inflammation, and boost immunity.

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time35 min

Total Time45 min

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