Spring Kichadi


Course : Indian
Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


1/2 cup brown or white basmati rice

1/4 cup mung dal or yellow split peas

2 tablespoons ghee

2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds

1 tablespoon black or brown mustard seeds

1/4 teaspoon whole fennel seeds

1 piece bay leaf

1 tablespoon ground turmeric

1 bunch green onions or scallions -- (trimmed and thinly sliced with white and green parts separated)

1 tablespoon grated gingerroot

1 medium celery stalk -- sliced 1/2 inch thick

1 tablespoon sea salt

6 cups cool water

2 cups carrots -- sliced 1/4 inch thick

2 cups cauliflower florets

2 teaspoons fresh sage -- finely chopped

1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds -- optional

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper -- to taste
 

Preparation / Directions:


Rinse rice and peas in cool water; drain. In a medium saucepan, heat ghee; then saute cumin, mustard and fennel seeds until mustard seeds begin to pop. Add drained rice and peas, bay leaf and turmeric; stir well and continue to cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Add white parts of onion, ginger, celery, salt and water to pan. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Add carrots, cauliflower and sage. Bring back to a simmer, adding additional water if necessary to keep ingredients completely covered in liquid. Continue cooking 30 or 40 more minutes. Add remaining green onions. Stir to combine, then simmer an additional 5 minutes. Serve garnished with roasted sunflower seeds and chopped cilantro.


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