Last week when I was at yoga class with my stomach beginning to not feel well with the bug going around, my yoga instructor, Dolly Lai, recommended this meal. Unfortunately, it was Saturday before I was able to get to the Indian grocery to get the yellow mung dahl. Nonetheless, it worked fabulously. My rumbling stomach calmed down, and I was able to finally eat some food.
This recipe is good for settling the digestive system. It is also great for young kids. Using yellow mung lentils is essential as they are easy on stomach. Top with a little plain yogurt if you want.
Mung (Moong) Kichdi:
In a little oil saute a bit of 1/2-1 tsp cumin seed. When the seeds start to pop add just a bit of tumeric. Stir quickly. Next, add 1 cup yellow mung dahl, rinsed thoroughly, and 1 cup basmati. Stir to coat with oil and add 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then turn to warm and cover. Cook 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed and lentils and basmati soft.
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Mmm Kichdi is one of my favorite comfort foods (although I would never have guessed the spelling ...). In Indian culture, it's bad luck, for some reason, to eat it on a Saturday. It's good luck on Sundays. And all the other days are fine, though neutral. Quite good steaming hot with a bit of ghee on top and also with a side of smashed potatoes.
Hi Mita,
Ooh, bad luck eh? Well hopefully the bad luck from Saturday was canceled out by my eating it on Sunday also!
Yeah, it seems as if it can also be spelt khichi or khichi. Whatever, it was great for the stomach. And Adele ate it, so less cooking when I was sick!
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