12/09/2025
She’s back in the kitchen again! 👩🏽🍳 This time, I’m making my favorite dish that is perfect for the season and a great way to reset the digestive system!
This dish has been a practice of mine ever since 2007 when I did my first with my Teacher 🙏🏾
For those unfamiliar, is the sister science to yoga and a great way to understand and care for your body based on your individual and unique (i know, a lot of information coming in hot!)
If you want more posts about Ayurveda, just type DOSHA in the comments. In the meantime, here’s the recipe I used by Dr. Vasant Lad.
Kitchari Recipe:
1 cup mung dal (split yellow)
6 cups (approx.) water
1/2 to 1 inch ginger root, chopped or grated
A bit of mineral salt (1/4 tsp. or so)
2 tsp. ghee
1/2 tsp. coriander powder
1/2 tsp. cumin powder
1/2 tsp. whole cumin seeds
1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
Handful of fresh cilantro leaves
1 and 1/2 cups assorted vegetables (optional)