A true gift of nature, Red Rice Kichadi supports detoxification and balances all three doshas, making it a nourishing, harmony-filled meal.
Tridoshic Red Rice Kichadi
Trioshic Red Rice Kichadi
Prana Kitchens
2
10 minutes
30 minutes
Indian
Main Dish
Tridoshic Red Rice Kichadi is a nourishing and balanced Ayurvedic dish designed to support all three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Made with wholesome red rice, split mung beans, and a blend of healing spices like turmeric, cumin, and ginger, this kichadi is both grounding and cleansing. Red rice adds a rich, nutty flavor and is packed with nutrients, making it a hearty base for this dish. Traditionally known for its digestive benefits, Tridoshic Kichadi promotes balance and vitality in the body while being easy to digest and deeply satisfying. Perfect for a detox or as a regular meal, this dish brings comfort and health to your plate.
Ingredients
- 1 cups of chopped spinach (optional)
- ½ sweet potato cubed (optional)
- ½ cup rice and mung beans mix
- 1.5 cups of water
- 1.5 tsp of Prana Kitchens signature Tridoshic Kichadi Spice
- ½ tsp Prana Kitchens SRS Turmeric
- ½ tbsp oil or ghee for roasting
- Salt to taste
Seasoning:
- 1 tbsp oil or ghee
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 3-5 curry leaves (optional)
Directions
- Wash & rinse the rice and mung beans mix.
- For best results, soak the mix in water for 4-6 hours or overnight. Discard this water before cooking.
- When ready to cook, add fresh water to the mix and transfer to an InstantPot, pressure cooker or a heavy bottomed pan.
- Pressure cook on high for 10-15 minutes. If using a stove top, cook on medium heat for 15 minutes and then simmer covered for 10-12 minutes on low heat until the mix is soft.
- Bake or roast sweet potatoes in a pan at the same time.
- Prepare seasoning by heating oil or ghee and adding cumin & curry leaves. Lower heat and add Prana Kitchens Tridoshic Kichadi Spice. Sauté for 30 secs.
- Add salt, chopped spinach, and seasoning to the cooked Kichadi and mix well. Let it rest for about 10-15 minutes.
- Garnish with roasted sweet potatoes.
- Serve with Prana Kitchens Amalaki Pacchadi, coconut chutney or a favorite raita.