Kitcheri - Food For Healthy Bones

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup basmati rice
• 1/2 cup split mung beans ((yellow mung dhal))
• 2 tbsp ghee ((clarified butter) or coconut oil)
• 1 tsp cumin seed ((whole))
• 1 tsp black mustard seed ((whole))
• 1 tsp fennel seed ((ground or seeds))
• 1 tsp turmeric ((ground))
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger ((grated or finely chopped))
• 1 pinch asafoetida ((hing) helps relieve gas)
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 5 cups water
• 4 cups vegetables (3-4 cups vegetables, chopped (amount may vary, depends on vegetable). Ideally, choose seasonal vegetables. )