Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of ghee
- 1 tablespoon of cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon of turmeric
- 1 tablespoon of ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon of freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon of ground cumin
- 1⁄2 tablespoon of sea salt
- 1⁄2 tablespoon of ground cloves
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons of minced fresh ginger
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 diced onion
- 1 cup of basmati rice
- 1 (15-ounce) can of mung beans (or 1⁄2 cup of dried split mung beans)
- 1 cup of chopped green beans
- 1 cup of chopped asparagus
- 1⁄2 cup of shredded carrots
- 1⁄2 cup of shelled peas
- 1 cup of spinach
- 1 cup of cubed squash (can use prepackaged)
- 6 cups of vegetable broth
- Tahini, for drizzling
Method
Heat ghee in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in turmeric, coriander, black pepper, cinnamon, ground cumin, sea salt, cloves, bay leaves, ginger, garlic, and diced onion. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add rice, mung beans, green beans, asparagus, carrots, peas, spinach, squash, and vegetable broth.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove bay leaves and serve, drizzling with tahini.
Ayurvedic Suggestions
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Vatas:
Enhance flavor with lemon or extra salt, or add yogurt for creaminess.
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Pittas:
Substitute zucchini for carrots and halve the number of bay leaves for a milder taste.
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Kaphas:
Introduce a chili for warmth, omit the tahini drizzle, and swap squash with cauliflower for a lighter option.
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