Perhaps the one meal quintessential to the Ayurvedic kitchen is Ayurvedic kitchari, also known as kitchadi. It is part of a sattvic (balancing) diet and the main staple in a kitchari cleanse. Kitchari is a kind of soup made with legumes and rice, and often with seasonal vegetables. It is also one of the main staples in Indian cooking. Why kitchari? Lentils and rice, or dal and rice, together are considered a complete protein. Paired, they are also high in fiber and help to promote stable blood sugar levels. Kitchari is easily digested which is why it is a vital component to an Ayurvedic cleanse.