Comments on: Kitchari Recipe

By: let’s talk trash | barefootgirl.. taking out the trash

let’s talk trash | barefootgirl.. taking out the trash — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:45:37 +0000

[...] dinner I had a bowl of kitcheri. I made a big batch on Sunday. It was not as good as the recipe that a fellow yogi brought to [...]

By: Peter

Peter — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:36:05 +0000

That’s great Monica, thanks for taking the time to reply – I love the attitude that it’s better to take the convenient route rather than miss out altogether. Sort of aligns with my principles. But I will try to mostly re-heat on the stove…
I look forward to many delicous meals. I’m also looking forward to exploring your website further to continue a brief intro to Ayerveda that I recently had as part of yoga teacher training.
Thank you again…. Peter
(I don’t expect you to post this message, but I didn’t want to not appear grateful and say thanks)

By: Monica

Monica — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:56:05 +0000

Hey Peter!
Glad you are loving the kitchari! 1) Ideally the ancient texts of Ayurveda wants us to make each meal fresh. Fast forward 5,000 years later and…that’s not really realistic with our lifestyles. So, do the best you can! It’s OK to reheat kitchari and keep it in the fridge, making it every other day or so. I have heated my kitchari in the micro when I was new to Ayurveda, but it’s best to reheat in a little pan on the stove (you might want to add a little water). HOWEVER, it’s better to heat it in the micro and enjoy your kitchari, than not eat kitchari because it’s too inconvenient. Does that makes sense? I like to take the black and white out of Ayurveda and enjoy the gray steps in between. Do the best you can! :)
2) YES! You can eat kitchari as much as you want to. Indian folks eat it nearly daily as part of their diet – it’s their comfort food or like, Indian casserole. They use lots of traditional spices and toss in any veggies they have hanging around and make a batch. It’s a staple! In this case, kitchari can never be “too much of a good thing.” HAVE AT! :)

Thanks for your questions, Peter! I hope this helps.

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 02:40:15 +0000

Hi. I’ve just discovered Kitchari and love it! The recipe I was given is really like yours but I’ll be adding to mine from yours! Can I ask two questions?

(1) I’m single so when I make it using about the quantities in your recipe it makes enough for three meals. Is it ok to keep in the fridge and re-heat, and if so how to re-heat? – the microwave is the easiest….. but maybe not ayurvedically acceptable?

And (2) Is it ok to make like that every week, and therefore eat kitchari 3 days in a row just about every week – or is that “too much of a good thing”?

Thanks….. Peter.

By: Monica

Monica — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:01:49 +0000

Hi Dee! I did the same thing when I first made Kitchari. Here’s a link to explain the different lentils/dals: http://heymonicab.com/2011/02/hello-dahl-ey/
You can still eat the green but they are harder to digest than the yellow split ones. Basically the yellow split ones are just the green ones that have been peeled and split in half. The yellow are easier to digest however if you didn’t notice any extra gas or bloaties after eating your kitchari, you can probably digest them just fine. Does this help!?! XOXO!

By: Dee

Dee — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:03:31 +0000

I made the Kitchari with the green mung beans… I found them at the health food store and thought that was what mung beans were. You keep talking about yellow split mung beans… did I make a mistake? can I still eat the green?

Thanks so much for this variation, I love it!

By: Monica

Monica — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:46:43 +0000

Yes Kat! It’s absolutely nourishing for mom and baby!!

By: Kat

Kat — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:13:14 +0000

Is it safe to do this diet/detox while breastfeeding??

By: Monica

Monica — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:43:21 +0000

Hi Maria!
Kitchari would be a perfect food to end your cleanse with and a slow cooker is awesome!! Go for it!

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:56:16 +0000

i’m currently doing a water fast for (hopefully) 14 days. then i’m doing a fruit and veggy refeeding for a week. can i do the kitchari for three days after that? and does it cook well in a slow cooker?