Our Mild Spiced Dahl is a classic vegetarian dish suitable for all ages, and in Indian culture is commonly known as ‘kitchari’. Using moong dahl, brown rice, fresh coriander and spices, it is a warming and wholesome dish perfect for winter, and great to make in large quantities to store in the freezer for an easy dinner.
Enjoy on its own, or as a side with vegetables, salad or meat.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2cm piece fresh ginger (grated)
2 cups uncooked organic brown rice (washed)
1 cup moong dahl (washed)
8 cups of water
Juice of 1 lemon
1 bunch fresh coriander (loosely chopped)
Salt & Black Pepper to garnish
Method:
- Mix the dried spices together in a bowl.
- In a large non stick saucepan heat the olive oil and add the spices. (Make sure the saucepan is large enough for all ingredients)
- Stir for 1 minute until the seeds pop and the spices become fragrant.
- Add the grated ginger, moong dahl and rice and stir into the spices.
- Add the water and a pinch of salt and stir well. Bring to a simmer and cover for 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid and check there is still enough liquid in the mix (add another cup if needed). Stir well and put the lid back on for another 10 minutes.
- Check again and continue cooking until the rice and dahl are both tender and the consistency of the mix is thick.
- Once cooked, garnish with a sqeeze of lemon juice, black pepper and fresh coriander.
Note:
If at any stage in the cooking process the kitchari looks as though it needs more water, add small amounts as you feel. Don’t over water though or you will have a runny mixture.
Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Refined Sugar Free | Vegetarian | Vegan
If you enjoy a good dahl, you may also like our Best ever Winter Dahl Recipe
