A Simple Secret to a Healthy Diet with Food That Feels Good

Here is one of my simple secrets to a healthy diet, with food that feels good!

The name for this dish is fun – kitchari. Kitchari is very adaptable to improvisation but I usually stick with this simple recipe, and within an hour* I have a meal that I can share. Eating this dish nourishes your body with complete plant-based proteins, and detoxifies your body with gut healing fiber while maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. This simple recipe serves four, so there is always enough to share or have plenty for the the next day. I cook it at least twice a week.

Mung beans:

*Soak 2 cups of mung beans for at least 3-4 hours prior to cooking.

Boil 3.75 cups of water. Add 2 cups of soaked mung beans. Lower boiling temp to medium-low. Cover and stir occasionally for ~20min. Once water is absorbed and beans are cooked thoroughly, add Tikka Masala sauce and simmer on medium-low while the rice cooks.

Jasmine rice:

Boil 2 cups of water. Add tsp of olive oil and pinch of salt. Add 1 cup of basmati rice. Reduce boiling temp to medium-low. Cover for ~10minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is fully cooked. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before uncovering. Fluff with a fork.