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Ayurvedic Kitchari is the Ultimate Detox Food.
Bye, Bye, Bloating.
Just add water and simmer, ready in 20 minutes
11g plant protein & 13g fiber per serving
Whole-food, vegan, and gluten-free, no artificial ingredients
Woman-owned business and loved by doctors
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Our plant-based Kitchari delivers healing, sustained energy in a bowl of warm comfort food, ready in just 20 minutes. Add water, stir, and enjoy.
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What does it taste like? All our flavors are pretty distinct, but they share a base of lentils, rice, and aromatic spices. Think of it like a warm & comforting Indian risotto.
Note: Design of packaging received may vary.
Healthier than other quick, just-add-water meals
Packed with protein & gut-healthy fiber so you stay satiated and energized
Vegan, Gluten-Free, and ready in 20 minutes
Try it risk-free for 30 days. If you're not totally in love, we'll refund you 100%.
How does a Kitchari Cleanse work?
A kitchari cleanse is a short-term Ayurvedic reset built around a simple, nourishing monodiet of kitchari. By eating the same easy-to-digest meal for several days, the body gets a break from processing a wide variety of foods.
This simplicity may help support natural detox processes by reducing the digestive load, allowing energy to shift toward rest, repair, and renewal.
Many people find the routine calming, grounding, and clarifying, making it a gentle way to reconnect with mindful eating and supportive habits without harsh restriction or deprivation.
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Instant Detox in a Packet
I'm a super big fan of kitchari and it's one of the main things I recommend to my patients because it's the ultimate detox food.
It comes from ancient Indian medicine known as Ayurveda. If you do Ayurveda, you need to eat a mono diet – one fat, one carb, and one protein. That is the essential requirement for your body to go into detox mode.
If your digestion's not great, that's the first step to get yourself back on track. Dancing Elephant is an easy reset in a little packet.
Zachary Mulvihill, M.D.
Verified Clinician
So Soothing to the Gut
I'm one of the Integrative Nutritionists at Cornell and I work one on one with patients on their chronic issues ranging from autoimmune issues to hormonal issues to gut health.
Kitchari is something we use that I tell my patients a lot for gut health because it's so soothing to the gut and easy on the gut.
The lentils + rice together make it a complete protein so it's a wholesome meal for everyone.
Shonali Soans, MS, RD, CDN
Verified Clinician
Wholesome, Healthy, Convenient
This is a wonderful kitchari dish! It's gut-friendly, it's healthy. It's full of good ingredients and great nutrition.
One of our main health and wellbeing goals for 2025 is to bring in more healthy, wholesome, quick and easy items.
I love Dancing Elephant for that because it's so healthy and convenient (and look at the packaging!) and is filled with wholesome, healthy ingredients.
Sejal Davé
General Manager, Food and Nutrition
New York Presbyterian
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Kitchari is good for the soul.
Kitchari, a staple in Ayurvedic cuisine, is a nourishing and versatile dish. The core ingredients of Kitchari are typically lentils, rice, ginger, and turmeric, all cooked together with water to create a dish that's reminiscent of an Indian-style risotto.
This comforting meal is often compared to the Western concept of "chicken soup for the soul" due to its soothing and nourishing properties.
Our Kitchari is gluten-free and plant-based and the prep is straightforward and quick - all you need is heat, water, and around w0 minutes of your time.
Soothe Your Soul
Hey! We're Chandni & Saira
Founders of Dancing Elephant
We grew up with the motto that there's nothing a bowl of Kitchari can't fix, whether it's a head cold, a bad mood, or a long and busy day.
After putting our Ayurvedic and culinary heads together, Dancing Elephant was born. A modern and convenient take on the classic Ayurvedic meals that we grew up eating, made easy for day-to-day life.
Our mission is to provide modern and convenient takes on classic Ayurvedic meals that are easy to prepare and delicious to eat. We want to help people incorporate Ayurveda into their daily lives so they can feel their best every day.
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Real Food, Real Results
Unlike typical instant meals, Dancing Elephant contains only whole food ingredients - no artificial anything.
Our Kitchari is:
- Vegan and gluten-free
- Ready in 20 minutes
- Made with real vegetables and authentic spices
- Free from preservatives and additives
Plus, with 4.8 stars and thousands of happy customers, people are experiencing the difference that clean, Ayurvedic nutrition can make in their daily lives.
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I loved how fast and easy this product was.
"I am not the best cook and I have a pretty health focused diet so anything that I can make quick and don't have to think about is a winner in my book."
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What is Kitchari?
Kitchari, a staple in Ayurvedic cuisine, is a nourishing and versatile dish that is highly regarded for its ability to balance all three doshas - Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. This makes it a 'tri-doshic' food, a rare classification that signifies its adaptability to any individual's unique constitution. In essence, Kitchari is a meal that caters to everyone's needs, irrespective of their physical constitution.
The core ingredients of Kitchari are typically lentils, rice, ginger, and turmeric, all cooked together with water to create a dish that's reminiscent of an Indian-style risotto. This comforting meal is often compared to the Western concept of "chicken soup for the soul" due to its soothing and nourishing properties.
What is Dancing Elephant?
Our version of Kitchari stays true to these principles. We use split, peeled mung lentils for their gentle effect on the digestive system, and we incorporate generous amounts of ginger and turmeric. In the spirit of individuality and creativity, we've also added our own unique flavor twists to this classic recipe.
Being naturally gluten-free and plant-based, Kitchari is a wholesome choice for various dietary preferences. Its preparation is straightforward and quick - all you need is heat, water, and around 15 minutes of your time. With our Kitchari, we're ready to bring fresh, balanced, and personalized Ayurvedic nutrition to your table.
What is Ayurveda?
The ancient lifestyle philosophy of Ayurveda may seem daunting and complicated. Ayurveda is not a new food or health trend. It is thousands of years worth of thought, therapy and wisdom for optimum health that connects the mind, body and spirit. We at the Dancing Elephant have been practicing everyday ayurveda for generations though we are not ayurvedic practitioners. We consulted Ayurvedic experts trained in the US and India and created our company to synthesize the knowledge and wisdom into bite size pieces that can be translated into the everyday life of our community and applied into actionable, healthier living.
Through the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, the Dancing Elephant seeks to provide easily accessible healthy food options that allow our community to sustain a balanced lifestyle in a busy, modern world.
How is Dancing Elephant Ayurvedic?
In the world of Ayurveda, the essence of good health lies in the freshness and balance of what we consume. This wisdom, passed down from our beloved grandma's, is the guiding principle behind our mission. At The Dancing Elephant, we strive to bring you the wholesome goodness of balanced pre-mix meals that are as easy to prepare as they are nourishing. Ready to cook and eat in approx. 15 minutes, our meals offer a healthier, more wholesome alternative. A warm bowl of our kitchari is not just a meal; it's a complete nutritional experience that can serve as a satisfying snack or a flavorful side dish to complement a healthy protein like fish or chicken.
Moreover, our kitchari is not only a high-protein, complete vegan meal but also serves as a great source of vegan starch for those seeking a balanced and nutritious dietary option.