Kichari is an Ayurvedic Indian meal that is made during a panchakarma (Ayurvedic cleanse) or during times of sickness and most families have a recipe they love and enjoy. There are a lot of varieties. You can use mung dhal or toor dhal and basmati rice or a wild rice (adjust cooking time and liquid though). Typical vegetables used: celery, zucchini or squash, carrots, spinach, bottle gourd. Typical spices and herbs are more sattvic in nature and include: cumin, coriander/cila