How To Make Kitchari: The Nutritious Ayurvedic Detox Food. Posted on 26 November 2014 at 11:05 Kitchari Ingredients: (2-3 servings) 1 cup Quinoa (preferably soaked for 3-4 hrs) 1 cup split Mung Beans (preferably soaked for 2-3 hrs) 1 tsp EV Olive Oil or Coconut Oil 1 tsp Cumin and Mustard Seeds 1 tsp Fennel powder 1 ½ tsp Coriander powder ½ tsp Turmeric powder ½ tsp Asafoetida powder 1-2 tsp Red Chilli powder (optional) 2-3 tbsp chopped Cilantro 1 tsp freshly squeezed Lime/Lemon Juice Salt to taste approx. 2-4 cups of Water