Recipe: Detox Khichdi - Very Nutritious and Satisfying
In detox khichdi, the amount of vegetables is of 4 times of the rice, because grains alone are difficult to digest. when mixed with vegetables it becomes easier to digest.
Equipment
- Clay pot
- Any stirring spoon
- Cups
Ingredients
- 3⁄4 cup brown rice soaked
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup green beans finely chopped
- 1 cup carrot grated
- 1 cup bottle guard grated
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 cup spinach finely chopped
- 2 small green chillies finely crushed
- 1 cup tomato chopped
- 1⁄2 cup coconut kernel sliced & then blended in a blender
- 1 tablespoon rock salt
- 1⁄2 cup coriander chopped
Notes
METHOD
- In a pot, place the brown rice along with 6 cups of water. Let it cook on a low flame till it turns soft (about 4-5 minutes). Keep stirring in between.
- Add the beans, carrots, bottle guard and turmeric and cook for another 15 minutes. Add more water if required.
- Add the spinach and green chillies. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Turn off the stove. Add the tomatoes, coconut and salt. Keep the pot covered for 5 minutes.
- Top with coriander and serve with green chutney.