Yellow butternut kitchari
A staple superfood in Ayurveda, Kitchari is the mother of all dishes. Simply put, it's food as medicine. It offers a balanced meal that's packed with plant-based protein and delightful flavors while boosting the proper functioning of the body & mind. This one-pot dish is a complete meal that is easy to digest and gives strength and vitality by nourishing all tissues of the body. The perfect meal to make while to bring balance back to your diet if you’re feeling sluggish, sick or have been splurging too much during vacation or over the holidays.
Adding butternut squash puree to the mix makes for a hearty Autumn dish. Squashes are unusual in that they are not only hearty, yet also drain excess fluids because of a mild diuretic nature. This dual quality makes them ideal for those trying to lose weight but still struggle with comfort food cravings in autumn.
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Serves 4 l Difficulty: easy l Prep time: 10min l Total time: 45min
Ingredients
4 Kitchari pouches buy here
2 lime wedges
Handful of chives
1 butternut squash, precut
Steps
In an 8” saucepan, pour kitchari pouches in 6.5 cups of boiling water.
On medium-to-high flame, boil for 20min stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, steam butternut squash until tender. Transfer it to a food processor and puree until smooth.
Once the Kitchari mix is cooked, stir in the pureed squash and salt. Taste and season with more salt as needed.
Serve warm, topped with black pepper and minced chives.
