Kitchari is probably my most favorite dish. It is a porridge-like mixture of basmati rice and yellow moong dal (split mung beans) simmered in spices such as turmeric, cumin seeds, ginger, and black pepper. It's one of the most basic staples in Ayurveda and has a texture similar to oatmeal. I ate this dish every day during Panchakarma to help cleanse my digestive tract. I love adding a variety of vegetables to this dish such as squash, zucchini, broccoli, sweet potatoes, and spinach. Topping options I love on my kitchari are lime juice, cilantro, black sesame seeds, black lava salt, cashews, or braggs liquid aminos.