Pumpkin, Mung Bean & Chicken Healing Stew

There’s nothing quite like a nourishing bowl of stew during fall. This Pumpkin, Mung Bean & Chicken Healing Stew is a cozy, immune-supportive meal that comes together effortlessly in the VitaClay. Packed with protein, fiber, and minerals, it balances the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with the light, cleansing qualities of mung bean and the richness of regenerative chicken. Ghee and gentle spices like turmeric and cumin give it a golden glow and a touch of warmth—perfect for supporting digestion and restoring energy.

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup Surya Organic Mung Beans, soaked 4–6 hours
• 2 cups peeled & cubed pumpkin or kabocha squash
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 tbsp Surya Spiced Ghee
• 1 lb regenerative chicken (thighs or breast), cut into bite-sized pieces or left whole for shredding
• ½ tsp ground turmeric (optional)
• ½ tsp cumin seeds (optional)
• 4–5 cups bone broth or filtered water
• ½ tsp sea salt (or to taste)
• Optional: ginger, garlic, or black pepper
• Garnish: fresh herbs, lime, or extra ghee

Instructions

1. Pre-soak mung beans for 4–6 hours or overnight.
2. Set VitaClay to Soup mode.
3. Add Surya Spiced Ghee to warm. Sauté onion and spices (turmeric, cumin seeds) for 2–3 minutes.
4. Add chicken, mung beans, pumpkin, and broth.
5. Close the lid and cook for 60–75 minutes, until the mung beans and pumpkin are soft and the chicken is tender.
6. If using whole chicken thighs, remove them at the end, shred with forks, and return to the stew.
7. Season to taste and adjust liquid for consistency.
8. Serve hot with lime, chopped herbs, and (optional) an extra spoon of ghee.

Why We Love Mung Beans & Ghee

Mung beans are a staple in Ayurvedic cooking for their gentle, detoxifying properties and easy digestibility. They’re rich in plant-based protein, fiber, and essential minerals that support gut health and balanced energy. When paired with ghee—a nourishing source of healthy fats known to promote digestion and hormone balance—you get a deeply grounding, healing combination that supports the body through seasonal transitions and everyday nourishment.