This is a classic kitchari with a few twists that make it perfect for springtime cleansing. Spring is kapha season, which means you may be experience the effects of excess cool and damp qualities in the body. One of the best ways to support our bodies through a seasonal transition is to adjust what we eat.
This is quickest food, most potent food medicine I have come to know and love. Shiitake mushrooms alone are a powerhouse for healing; cilantro and parsley are detoxifying, turmeric is anti-inflammatory, cayenne liquefies mucus, cooked kale is densely packed with digestible phytonutrients and miso acts as an antioxidant.
Fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, and basil add “agni” (or a component of digestibility) to our food to make our entire meal more easily absorbed and assimilated. And, the inclusion of almonds makes this summertime spread is an easy and effective way to add a little plant-based protein to your meal.
