Ayurvedic Kitchari Recipe with Coconut Milk - The Herbeevore (2024)

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What does Ayurveda say about coconut milk? ›

Nut milks are a little heavier and oiler, fine for vata but best used in moderation by pitta and kapha. Coconut milk is the exception to this rule, as it is cooling enough for pitta while also nourishing and pacifying for vata. Because of its cooling and heavy qualities, it is not the best choice for kapha.

This is a very gentle cleanse, as cleanses go, so you will most likely not find yourself experiencing discomfort. Having said that, you could still experience physical or emotional ups and downs, headaches, body aches, fatigue, irritability. These are all normal, make sure you sleep & hydrate loads.

You may keep eating kitchari for a few days, even after the cleanse is over, but you can begin to add other foods to your eating plan. Doing this will help make sure you don't upset your digestive system or return to old habits too quickly, potentially reversing the effects of the cleanse.

Kitchari Removes Natural Toxins from the Body

Once toxins are loosened and liquefied, it is essential that they get properly eliminated from the body. The split mung beans provide enough fiber (over 15 grams per 1-cup serving) to move these toxins through the GI tract and out of the body.

Other ayurvedic recommendations when mixing fruits and milk:

A ripe sweet mango may be combined with milk. Avocado may be mixed with milk (this is creamy, buttery and a little bit astringent). Dry fruits such as raisins, dates, and figs may be taken with milk.

Coconut may help to improve digestion due to the presence of medium-chain fatty acids. These medium-chain fatty acids may be digested and absorbed easily in the body. They may be immediately broken down by saliva and gastric juice without involving the enzymes from the pancreas.

It is a dish served warm, and it's delicious and incredibly satisfying. During a kitchari cleanse, kitchari is eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner, or just for lunch and dinner with a simple oatmeal dish for breakfast.

Caution: A kitchari mono-diet can lead to constipation if taken exclusively for several days, as it is low in fiber. To ensure proper elimination, the following may prove helpful if taken once a day, away from kitchari meals: psyllium husks or seeds with water OR oat bran OR prune juice.

During cleansing, a time of already compromised digestion, the husk can irritate the intestinal wall and cause digestive gas or abdominal pain. Remember, kitchari is still used today in India as baby food—a food that is super easy to digest.

The word khichdi is also known as 'kitcheri,' which is an Indian/Pakistani dish of rice and lentils,cooked together, usually given to children or sick people because it is easy to digest. My family call it Indian Risotto, but I think we're the only family to use this word.

What is the science behind kitchari? ›

Kitchari Is a Complete Protein

The combination of rice and mung dal provides all the amino acids needed to form a complete protein. Eaten on their own, each of these foods is missing one or more of the essential amino acids that our bodies are not able to make on their own.

I recommend starting with a 3 day if this is your first time. During the cleanse no caffeine, no sugar, no alcohol, nothing cold or raw, and no processed foods should be consumed. Drink approximately 6-8 glasses of warm water each day, stop taking all other supplements and herbs, and avoid strenuous physical activity.

By nature an ambitious organ, the liver falls victim to intense, hot blooded emotions and pitta internal heat conditions. Coconut milk replenishes a liver deficient in fats, and has special cooling properties to soothe an overheated liver.

Cow's milk is considered to be the best, but raw goat milk is fine to use too. Milk should not be mixed or eaten with sour, bitter, salty, astringent, or pungent tastes.

If you have a tree nut allergy, consult your allergist before consuming coconut-based products as well.” Due to its high saturated fat content, if you have heart disease or high cholesterol, you may consider talking with a health care provider or dietitian before drinking coconut milk regularly.

Increased stamina: Coconut milk is rich in calories and electrolytes, which can improve stamina and reduce fatigue. Coconut milk also helps build muscle.