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Ginger Kitchari

Yields8 ServingsCook Time50 minsTotal Time1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients
1) Toast the Spices
 1 tsp mustard seeds
 0.25 tsp fennel seeds
 0.50 tsp refined coconut oil
2) Simmer the Lentils and Sweet Potato
 3 - 5 cups water (will vary depending on your altitude)
 1 cup (200 g) red lentils
 1 large (650 g) sweet potato, diced (I leave mine unpeeled)
 2 bay leaves
 50-100 g fresh ginger, zested (I use a microplane zester to zest the full 100 g ginger very fine which softens the ginger flavor. You may want to use less so add gradually and taste as you go.)
3) Add Ground Spices and Veggies
 0.25 tsp cumin
 0.50 tsp coriander
 1 cup zucchini, finely diced
 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
 pepper to taste
 salt to taste (I use .25-.5 tsp)
Preparation
1

Pre-heat a large, heavy pot over medium heat.

2

When the pot is warm, add the whole mustard and fennel seeds to the dry pot. Toast for 1 min. Reduce heat to low, and add the coconut oil. Toast the whole spices for another 30 seconds in the oil.

3

Add water, red lentils, diced sweet potato, and bay leaves. Cover, and simmer for 40 minutes. While it simmers, zest in the fresh ginger.

4

After 40 minutes, take the lid off to let the stew thicken a bit. Add the diced zucchini, cumin, and coriander. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer another 10-20 minutes or until it reaches a thick, almost "mushy" consistency.

5

Add the greens.
If using kale, add the kale while the stove is still on. Simmer for a couple minutes or until just tender.
If using spinach, turn off the heat, then stir in the spinach.

6

Serve with fresh salad. (I've listed the recipe for my current favorite Pear & Mint Salad to pair with this Kitchari below)

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size ~ 1 cup

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 163
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g2%
Cholesterol 0mg
Potassium 397mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Dietary Fiber 6g24%
Sugars 6g
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 315%
Vitamin C 26%
Calcium 31%
Iron 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.