Ingredients
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1 Cup Rice
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1/2 Cup Tuvar Dal
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1/2 Cup Yellow Moong Dal
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Salt As Per Taste
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1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
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3 Cups Water
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200 Gm Palak (Spinach)
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4 Tsp (2 Tsp for cooking + 2 Tsp for tadka) Ghee
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1.5 Tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
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1/2 Tsp Asafoetida (Hing)
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Ginger (Finely Chopped-small piece)
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6 Cloves (4 for masala + 2 for tadka) Garlic Cloves (Finely Chopped)
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1 Medium Onion (Chopped)
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2.5 Tsp Coriander Powder (Dhaniya)
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Red Chili Powder As Per Taste
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1 Tsp Garam Masala
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2 Medium Tomatoes (Chopped)
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Carrot (Finely Chopped)
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Sweet Corn (Boiled, Optional)
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1/2 Cup Fresh Green Peas
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2 Whole Dried Red Chilies
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1/2 Tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
About
Palak Khichdi is a nutritious and comforting dish made by combining rice, lentils, and spinach (palak). It offers a delicious blend of earthy flavors with the goodness of greens, making it a wholesome meal. This tasty dish is easy to digest and perfect for a healthy, balanced diet.
Benefits –
- Rich in Iron and Fiber – Spinach provides iron, and lentils add fiber, supporting overall health.
- Protein-Packed Meal – Lentils offer plant-based protein, making it suitable for vegetarians.
- Easy to Digest – Soft, cooked rice and lentils are gentle on the stomach, ideal for all age groups.
- Immunity Booster – Spinach is rich in vitamins A and C, supporting the immune system.
- Quick and Convenient – A one-pot meal that is easy to prepare, perfect for busy days.
Steps
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Soak 1 cup rice, 1/2 cup tuvar dal, and 1/2 cup yellow moong dal for 2 hours. Pressure cook with salt, 1/2 tsp haldi, and 3 cups of water for 3 whistles. |
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Blanch 200 gm palak and blend into a smooth puree. |
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Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pan, add 1.5 tsp jeera, 1/2 tsp hing, finely chopped ginger, and 4-6 garlic cloves. Sauté well. |
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Add 1 chopped onion, 1/2 tsp haldi, 2.5 tsp dhaniya, chili powder to taste, and 1 tsp garam masala. Cook for 5 minutes. |
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Mix in 2 chopped tomatoes, some finely chopped carrot, boiled sweet corn (optional), and 1/2 cup fresh green peas. |
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Pour in the palak puree and cook for 7-10 minutes until well blended. Combine the cooked dal-rice mixture with the prepared palak masala and mix well. |
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Prepare a tadka with 2 tsp ghee, 2 sliced garlic cloves, 2 whole dried red chilies, and 1/2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder. |
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Pour the sizzling tadka over the khichdi and mix gently. Serve hot and enjoy this comforting, flavorful dish! |
