Origin and description
“INDIAN HOME COOKING FOR MUNG DAL AND BASMATI RICE”.
Kitchari is a traditional Indian dish of rice and lentils that has been cooked for centuries. This seasoning blend, made of fennel, cumin, Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric and other ingredients, brings the authentic variety of Indian flavors straight into your kitchen. Perfectly balanced for mung dal and basmati rice, it makes a light, aromatic dish with a long tradition.
Taste and aroma
Savory, earthy, warm, mild, aromatic, slightly sweet.
Application
Ideal for preparing kitchari: soak mung dal (mung beans) for a few hours. Heat butter, add 1 tablespoon of the kitchari seasoning and toast briefly. Add basmati rice and mung dal, stir well and pour in water. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat until everything is soft and aromatic. A simple one-pot dish.
Good to know
In India, kitchari is considered the epitome of simple, honest cooking. Rice, legumes and spices are cooked together in one pot into a creamy dish. Fennel and cumin are valued for their aromatic lightness, while turmeric and cinnamon add warmth and depth. Asafoetida, often also called “hing”, rounds out the profile and adds authenticity. This blend stands for real Indian home cooking.
Ingredients
Fennel, cumin, Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, asafoetida, caraway.
