This recipe combines our beloved Miraherba Kitchari Basic Mix with seasonal root vegetables, ghee, and fresh cilantro. It nourishes, calms, and detoxifies – and is quick and easy to prepare. Ideal for cleanse days, everyday cooking, or simply feeling good in your belly.
Ingredients (for 2 servings)
Base:
120 g Miraherba Kitchari Basic
250 ml water
1 small carrot
1 small parsnip
1 smallzucchini
2 tbsp ghee
as needed salt
For Refinement:
½ tsp asafoetida (as needed, at end of cooking)
as neededfresh cilantro or parsley
1 splash lemon juice
Instructions (about 25 minutes)
Prepare vegetables: Wash vegetables and cut into small cubes.
Bring kitchari to boil: Bring Kitchari Basic Mix and water to a boil in a small pot.
Add vegetables: Add the prepared vegetables and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Refine: Toward the end of cooking, stir in asafoetida and ghee. Season with salt and lemon juice.
Serve: Divide into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs.
Tip: For creamier texture, stir in a splash of coconut milk or a spoon of almond butter.
Ayurveda Tips:
Best time to enjoy: Optimal for lunch or as a light dinner.
Constitution: Balancing for all three Doshas – gently warming for Vata, not too spicy for Pitta, easily digestible for Kapha.
Spice tip: Asafoetida promotes Agni and prevents bloating – especially helpful for Vata issues.
Nutritional Values per Serving
| Nutritional Values | Amount | % NRV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 kcal | 15.5% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 10g | 14.3% |
*Based on a 2000-calorie diet
