Ayurveda Khichdi workshop 

As autumn is setting in, it’s calling for more vast substances in food which is warm and comforting. This is the time to give the body and mind a seasonal retreat.

There are three fundamental energies in Ayurveda, known as the three doshas – Vata, Pitta, Kapha, which are always present in the atmosphere and our physical bodies. Autumn is Vata season and this dosha with its qualities Air and Space tend to go out of balance this time of the year.

Khichdi (also referred to as Kitchari) which means ‘mixture’ is a balanced and healing meal, comforting the body especially during this season. It is also part of a cleansing and diet program and used in Ayurveda to give the body and mind a nourishing boost as it is warm, soothing, nutritious, has a lot of protein and is easy to digest.

Khichdi consists of basics as basmati rice, mung beans or lentils simmered in fresh aromatic spices as turmeric, cumin seeds, ginger, black pepper and more.