relatively raw

topic posted Sun, October 4, 2009 - 6:45 PM by  CALI
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just a tip for those who appreciate the benefits of raw foods but also have a penchant for cooked meals:
i've been cooking kicharee for my family the past couple of days, and have opted to grate the carrots and zucchinis rather than chopping them, and only *very lightly* frying them with all the spices and ghee.. ;D
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  • Re: relatively raw

    Sun, October 4, 2009 - 7:17 PM
    *and squash

    btw kicharee is a very simple (cleansing and comforting) ayurvedic meal.. can be eaten for a 3 day mono fast for e.g.
    • Re: relatively raw

      Sun, October 4, 2009 - 7:58 PM
      got a recipe? :)
      • Re: relatively raw

        Sun, October 4, 2009 - 7:59 PM
        i would love any recipes that are ayurvedically based. especially if they are detailed with the spices (medicines).
        • Re: relatively raw

          Sun, October 4, 2009 - 8:21 PM
          i've been making a simplified version:
          well-cooked brown rice
          +
          ghee, cumin seeds, cumin powder, coriander powder and tumeric to be fried a little.. with grated zucchini, squash and carrots
          +
          fresh coriander - all mixed together in a pot

          but here is a more authentic one:
          1/4 cup split mung dahl (yellow lentils) or mung bean
          1/2 cup basmati rice
          2 tablespoons ghee or sunflower oil
          1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
          3 bay leaves
          1 teaspoon coriander
          1 teaspoon oregano
          1/2 teaspoon turmeric
          4 to 6 cups water
          1/2 teaspoon salt
          1 stick kombu (a type of dried seaweed)
          1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
          3 cups diced fresh vegetables such as carrots, zucchini, and summer squash

          1. Wash the beans and rice until the water runs clear.

          2. Warm the ghee in a medium saucepan; add the cumin, bay leaves, coriander, and oregano.

          3. Brown slightly until their aroma is released. Stir in turmeric, rice, and dahl.

          4. Add water, salt, kombu, and ginger. Simmer, covered, over medium heat for about 1 hour, or until the beans and rice are soft.

          5. Add vegetables and cook 10 to 15 minutes more, or until tender.
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          *the spices need not be fixed i'd say choose whatever suits your dosha - tumeric and cumin for vata, coriander and fennel for pitta, pepper for kapha.. cinnamon and ginger powder for all 3.. etc
          • Re: relatively raw

            Sun, October 4, 2009 - 8:59 PM
            mmmmmmm!l thank you so much, Cali!

            as i am getting intense with my yoga, non alcohol, kombucha brewing, and such, i want to get a nice array of really simple and specific foods that will enhance the lifestyle and herbs that go with it. thanks alot, :)
            • Re: relatively raw

              Sun, October 4, 2009 - 10:27 PM
              no worries i hope you enjoy it as much as i do - i'm eating my second bowl of the day now :D

              i forgot to mention that i added macrobiotic sea salt to my version too
              and i was fairly generous with the spices and seeds, they're so delicious
  • Re: relatively raw

    Sun, October 4, 2009 - 8:21 PM
    when I ate 'raw' for a few months I felt motivated to eat a few simple cooked things like that as well to balance all the cold veggies out.
    • Re: relatively raw

      Sun, October 4, 2009 - 8:22 PM
      I also like the kicharee kraut sold by some small kraut manufacturer in Berkeley- it's basically sauerkraut fermented iwth the turmeric and other spices from traditional kicharee recipes. Really nice combo.

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