Krisara
कृसरा
Krisara (Khichdi) is a porridge-like preparation made from rice and mung dal (or other lentils) cooked together with ghee and spices. It is sweet, heavy, unctuous, nourishing, strengthening, and alleviates Vata. Mung dal Khichdi is considered the best and is widely recommended during illness and convalescence. When prepared with more ghee and less spice, it is suitable for pacifying all three doshas. It is one of the most commonly recommended food preparations in Ayurvedic therapeutics.
What is Krisara (Khichdi / कृसरा)?
<p>Krisara (Khichdi) is a porridge-like preparation made from rice and mung dal (or other lentils) cooked together with ghee and spices. It is sweet, heavy, unctuous, nourishing, strengthening, and alleviates Vata. Mung dal Khichdi is considered the best and is widely recommended during illness and convalescence. When prepared with more ghee and less spice, it is suitable for pacifying all three doshas. It is one of the most commonly recommended food preparations in Ayurvedic therapeutics.</p>
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
<ul><li>Brumhana (nourishing)</li><li>Balya (strengthening)</li><li>Vatahara (alleviates Vata)</li></ul>
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