Ayurvedic Apple & date breakfast kitchari

This nutritious breakfast recipe is suitable for all doshas, includes mung beans for protein offering sustenance until lunch. Warm and nourishing apples are a fantastic pre-biotic. This breakfast is an essential for healthy digestion.

INGREDIENTS

Makes 3-4 servings/1 cup per serving

½ cup basmati rice, rinsed

½ cup split yellow mung beans, soaked overnight (or at least a few hours) and rinsed

4 cups water

2 apples, chopped into ½-inch cubes

4 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped

2 tsp sweet spice mix (cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, ground ginger)

½ tsp salt

1 tbsp ghee

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine rice and mung beans with 4 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer uncovered until the beans soften and begin to break down, 15–20 minutes.

2. Add the spice mix (see below), apples & dates. Cover & simmer 15-20 mins more, adding more water if required. Go for the consistency of thick oatmeal. when the kitchari reaches the right consistency, turn off heat and stir in salt and ghee. Let stand a few mins before enjoying.