Kitchari: An Indian Comfort Food

 

1 TBSP grassfed organic ghee
1 cup organic kitchari
3 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Himalayan Pink Salt and pepper to taste

Prepare the kitchari by rinsing in a colander. Then, in a heavy-bottomed stockpot, melt the ghee. Add the washed kitchari and sauté for a couple minutes. Then, add the water, along with the turmeric. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer partly covered for approximately 20 minutes or until it reaches the consistency of a stew. Add more water if needed. Stir occassionally. Pour in bowls and serve hot.

Best Accompaniments: Ghee, yogurt, coconut flakes, fresh cilantro leaves, Indian pickle, papadum, cilantro/mint chutney.

 

Fun Fact: Khichadi may also be spelled as khichdi, khichadee, khichdee, khichari, khichri, khicharee, khichree, khichuri, khichuree, kichadi, kichdi, kichadee, kichdee, kichari, kichri, kicharee, kichree, kichari, kitchari, khichari, kitcheree, kitchree.