Yogi Recipe: Fall Rice and Mung Dal Khichadi with Guest Chef Lynn McGuire

By admin on October 12, 2010

Fall Rice and Mung Dal Khichadi

by Lynn McGuire (Nirmaldeep Kaur)

Khichadi With Love

(Inspired by a recipe from Leslie Tierra, for Fall detox)

Ingredients

½ cup split yellow mung beans
½ cup white basmati rice
1 tsp fresh ginger root (less if ground in mortar and pestle
½ tsp black mustard seeds
¾ tsp cumin powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
¼ tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp fennel seeds
¼ tsp fenugreek seeds
1 pinch of asafoetida
2 cloves
1 bay leaf
3 cups water (approximately)
¾ tsp salt (rock or sea salt is best)
small handful fresh chopped cilantro leaves

Preparation

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Rinse the split yellow mung beans (dal), carefully removing any stones. Set aside.

Rinse the rice until water runs clear.

Heat a large pot on medium heat. Add the seeds first-- fenugreek, fennel, clove and mustard seeds.Dry roast for few minutes, stirring to roast evenly.

Add the fresh ginger root followed by the remaining powdered spices-- the cumin, coriander, and finally the turmeric.

The key to this dal is the dry-roasting of the spices which enhances the flavor of this simple mung dal and rice khichadi.

Add rice and dal. Stir thoroughly.

Add water and bay leaf and finally your pinch of asafoetida. Stir again and bring to a boil.

Boil for 10 minutes.

Turn heat to low, cover pot and simmer until dal and rice become soft (about 40 minutes). Check occasionally and feel free to add more water if you prefer a thinner consistency.

Cilantro leaves can be added just before serving. Wash them well, finely chop (including the stems) and sprinkle generously over your khichadi.

Add sea salt to taste.

Add a small dollop of warm ghee for a golden, buttery finish.

Serves 4 - 5

(Editor's Note: Nirmaldeep Kaur is as rich and flavorful as her recipes. She is an incredible singer and is one of the backing vocals for Satdarshan Singh Khalsa and the Kirtan Caravan. Check out their new CD Sadhana in the City! She is also an incredible chef and healer. After cancer left her body bruised and broken, she healed herself with Ayurvedic cooking and dare I say it...raw courage. I'm honored to be able to call her my friend and am excited to share her recipes with you. Visit her website http://www.khichadiwithlove.com/ to learn more about Lynn Nirmaldeep Kaur McGuire and her healing foods business in New York City. )