Mint refreshes the mind, breaks up mucus and fluid stagnation in the lungs, throat and sinuses. Raw onions have a cleansing effect on the liver and a laxative effect in the GI. Quinoa is a great healthy grain that keeps you full for a long time.
Ingredients
1/4 tsp BLACK PEPPER
1 c CILANTRO
2 whole LIME
2 tbsp MINT
.37 c OLIVE OIL
1 c QUINOA
1/4 c RED ONION (RAW & CHOPPED)
1 tsp SALT
Preparation
Boil quinoa in 2 cups of water for 15 minutes or until soft. Do not over stir or over cook, to avoid quinoa turning to mush. Finely chop mint and onions. Gently mix all ingredients together. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.
Note
Nourishing and easy to digest and assimilate, Khichdi and Quinoa are a great option for a gentle Mono-diet cleanse. For a mini-detox, eat Khichdi for all your meals for a few days, or simply enjoy it as a delicious part of a healthy, whole-foods diet.