A favorite from http://shaktiveda.com/red-lentil-kitchari-with-butternut-squash/
Ingredients:
2 cups Water
2/3 cup Red Lentils – washed and drained
1/3 cup White Basmati Rice – washed and drained
1/2 tsp No Chicken Bouillon (optional)
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp Hing (optional)
1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup Golden Raisins
3/4 cup Butternut Squash – chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
1 1/2 tsp Pitta Spicing Blend (or other curry powder)
2 TBSP Shredded Coconut
Place all of the ingredients in the water in a medium sized pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook approximately 45 minutes. You may use more water if you prefer to have this to be a soupier consistency.
Sprinkle with lime or lemon juice after you have removed it from the heat.
Serves approximately 2 to 3
This Kitchari contains 5 of the Ayurvedic Six Tastes. When we add a green vegetable, we then have a delicious meal with all Six Tastes.