Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for tomato and turmeric kitchari | The new vegan

For those times when you crave nourishing comfort, this simple, risotto-like bowlful will definitely satisfy

Kitchari is a mixture of rice and lentils, cooked with usually only a few spices. It is the height of comfort for most Indians, and what most women in my family make when everyone's tastebuds need a rest. It's a vote for a simpler meal, the equivalent of a pleasant cycle ride down a winding country lane. In our family (the youngest being just one), it is one of only a few meals we can put in the centre of the table and eat together - as a cook, that is the ultimate comfort.