Basic Kichari
  1. Wash the white basmati rice and split mung beans well.

  2. Chop your favorite vegetables.

  3. Warm ghee in a medium saucepan and add the bay leaf, ginger, asafoetida, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and turmeric.

  4. Stir in the rice and mung, coating them with the spices, for a minute or two.

  5. Add water, bring to a boil, then cook covered for about 30 minutes.

  6. Add vegetables, stir well, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes more until tender.

  7. Season with salt to taste.

  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and extra ghee if desired.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍽️Main Dish

Cuisine🇮🇳Indian

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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