Steenbergs Kitchari Spices

Steenbergs Kitchari Spices is Axel Steenberg’s take on this classic Ayurvedic spice blend for making kitchari. He developed this in 2018 for a Hindu charity tackling food poverty in London.

To make it, Steenbergs toasts the key seeds, then grinds and blends these together to make a rich and pungent spice mix. The core is the earthy flavours of cumin, coriander, turmeric and fennel, with its anise notes. Fenugreek gives some pleasing bitterness and black pepper a little heat. Asafoetida adds in onion flavours without using actual onions.

It is for vegan cooking but works really well with all pulses and rice dishes.

Kitchari is traditionally a mix of rice and lentils cooked with this blend of spices, used for within Ayurvedic cooking as a cleansing dish. For a recipe, try Kitchari recipe – Steenbergs.