* See packaging for exact quantities

1. Add package contents and ghee or olive oil to boiling water. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add more water if the kitchari begins to stick to the bottom or dry out. The consistency should be creamy but not soupy.
2. Turn off the heat and let the kitchari set for 3 to 5 minutes, covered.
3. Serve hot and garnish with a drizzle of ghee or olive oil, fresh lime juice and a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs such as cilantro, basil, dill or parsley.

Variation: Add diced vegetables to step 1 or chopped leafy greens in the last 5 minutes of cooking. Adjust the salt to taste.

This product is designed to have the entire package contents cooked at once.

Balanced Kitchari: Best for any time of year or when you’re feeling imbalanced. Tridoshic (balancing for everyone).

Warming Kitchari: Best for the cooler months or when you’re feeling unsettled. Balancing for Vata.

Soothing Kitchari: Best for the summertime or when you’re feeling overheated. Balancing for Pitta.

Split Mung Bean Soup: Best for any time of year or when you’re feeling imbalanced. Tridoshic (balancing for everyone).

Ghee:

• Supports the brain’s functions of learning, retention and recall
• Aids in healing the lining of the gut
• Promotes overall longevity
• Enhances complexion and glow of the face and body
• Provides sustaining energy
• Produces healthy bile by supporting the liver
• Helps decrease bad cholesterol
• Regulates the metabolism of fat

Balanced Kitchari:organic white basmati rice, organic yellow split mung dal, organic red lentils, organic white quinoa, Himalayan pink salt, organic ginger, organic fennel, organic coriander, organic kalonji (nigella), organic cumin, organic turmeric, organic curry leaf.

Warming Kitchari: organic white basmati rice, organic yellow split mung dal, organic red lentils, Himalayan pink salt, organic ginger, organic fennel, organic coriander, organic kalonji (nigella), organic curry leaf, organic cumin, organic turmeric, organic green Thai chile, organic black pepper, organic cloves.

Soothing Kitchari:organic yellow split mung dal, organic white basmati rice, organic white quinoa, Himalayan pink salt, organic coriander, organic fennel, organic ginger, organic curry leaf, organic turmeric, organic peppermint, organic cumin, organic rosemary, organic rose petals.

Split Mung Bean Soup: organic yellow split mung dal, Himalayan pink salt, organic coriander, organic ginger, organic turmeric, organic cumin, organic curry leaf.

Ghee: ghee (from grass-fed cultured cream).