Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of sunflower oil
- 1⁄4 cup of cumin seeds
- 1⁄4 cup of fennel seeds
- 2 tablespoons of turmeric
- 1⁄4 cup of minced or chopped fresh ginger
- 6 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 cup of quick-cooking brown rice
- 1 bunch of Swiss chard, stemmed and chopped
- 1 to 2 cups of kapha-friendly vegetables (such as eggplant, cauliflower, onions, or potatoes) (optional)
- 1 bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped
- Squeeze of 1 lime, for garnish
Method
Heat sunflower oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add cumin, fennel, and turmeric, and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.
Stir in minced ginger and cook for an additional minute.
Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add brown rice, reduce heat, and simmer.
After a few minutes, add chopped Swiss chard and kapha-friendly vegetables (if using). Simmer for about 15 minutes until rice is cooked and vegetables are tender.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
Nutrition Notes
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Vatas:
Enhance your meal by doubling the rice and incorporating extra spices.
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Pittas:
Opt for additional cooling herbs and spices, finishing with a garnish of orange zest.
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Kaphas:
Balance your dish by reducing the rice quantity and incorporating warming spices like cinnamon and freshly ground black pepper.
Seasonal Sensations
Embrace the essence of spring with this dish's array of flavors, including astringent, bitter, pungent, salty, sour, and sweet.