Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White basmati rice | 180 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Split yellow mung dal | 180 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Spinach, chopped | 180 g | Astringent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Coriander seeds | 3 g | Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Cooling |
 Ghee | 24 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 4 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Turmeric | 2 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh ginger, grated | 7 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 1450 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the rice and mung dal until the draining water is mostly clear; soak for 20 minutes and drain.
- Warm the ghee in a heavy pot; bloom the cumin, ginger, and turmeric just until fragrant.
- Add the drained grains and the prepared chopped spinach, coriander seeds; turn them through the spiced fat for one minute.
- Pour in the water, add the rock salt, and bring to a lively boil; lower the heat and cook covered for 30–35 minutes.
- Stir and lightly press the grains to a cohesive, spoon-soft texture; rest covered for five minutes before serving warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (krisara and khichari cooking tradition)
Spinach Mung Kitchari is a soft one-pot grain-and-pulse preparation suited to a freshly cooked meal. Vata: serve warm with a little extra ghee. Pitta: favor coriander or fennel and keep pungent seasoning mild. Kapha: use a lighter portion and sharpen gently with dry ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Spinach Mung Kitchari
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (508g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 77 kcal | 392 kcal |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 15.6 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 13.2 g | 67.3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 9.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | 3.3 g |
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 7.3 g |
| Calcium | 28.2 mg | 143.7 mg |
| Iron | 1.43 mg | 7.27 mg |
| Magnesium | 28.2 mg | 143.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 49.0 mg | 249.3 mg |
| Potassium | 179 mg | 909 mg |
| Sodium | 107 mg | 546 mg |
| Zinc | 0.41 mg | 2.08 mg |
| Copper | 0.13 mg | 0.64 mg |
| Manganese | 0.30 mg | 1.51 mg |
| Selenium | 2.2 µg | 11.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 3.0 mg | 15.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 52.0 µg | 264.8 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.30 mg | 1.51 mg |
| Vitamin K | 43.6 µg | 222.0 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.11 mg | 0.58 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.65 mg | 3.31 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 106.8 µg | 543.1 µg |
| Choline | 11.3 mg | 57.7 mg |
