Inspired by kitchari, Ayurveda's popular cleansing dish, this mix is a flavorful blend of essential spices, including turmeric, mustard seeds, and asafoetida. Use it to make kitchari or try it on roasted veggies, stir-fry, soup, or popcorn. Life just got a whole lot easier—and tastier too!

Flavorful mix of savory spices
Makes cooking kitchari delicious and easy
Perfect for dals, soups, and vegetables
Balancing for all doshas

Kitchari is a delicious, thick soup that is beloved in the tradition of Ayurveda. Composed of rice, dal, spices, and other nutritious ingredients, it is extremely easy to digest, making it a staple of the Ayurvedic diet and the go-to meal for Ayurvedic cleansing. In fact, the protein content of rice and dal is an invaluable element of traditional Ayurvedic cleansing, able to sustain you throughout your cleanse without depleting you.

It is also a delicious meal in its own right, and balancing for all three doshas in Ayurveda. If you do not know your dosha or state of imbalance, we recommend taking our Ayurvedic Profile™ quiz. Once you know which dosha is most out of balance, you can choose the foods (and kitchari variations) that will balance that dosha.

In this article, we'll explore a traditional kitchari recipe, as well as some variations so you can customize your kitchari bowl for vata, pitta, or kapha. Let's dig in!

Basic Kitchari Recipe

Makes 2 servings
Tridoshic—good for all doshas

Ingredients:

1½ cups Rice and Dal
1 tablespoon Kitchari Spice Mix
2 tablespoons ghee
6 cups water
1–2 cups chopped vegetables (optional)

Note: the Kitchari Kit has all the basic ingredients you'll need to get started.

Optional garnishes and spice additions:

Fresh cilantro (great for pitta—ok for vata and kapha)
Coconut (great for pitta, good for vata, but not so good for kapha)
Lime (ok for everybody)
Salt to taste (optional).

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