Palak Khichdi Recipe

Name: Palak Khichdi Recipe
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Gujarati

Recipe By Slurrp

Palak Khichdi is a nutritious and flavorful one-pot dish made with rice, lentils, and spinach. It is a popular comfort food in India, packed with the goodness of spinach and protein-rich lentils. The dish is seasoned with aromatic spices and cooked until the rice and lentils are soft and fluffy. Palak Khichdi is not only easy to make but also a wholesome meal that can be enjoyed on its own or with a side of yogurt or pickle.

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Ingredients For Palak Khichdi Recipe

1 cup Rice
0.5 cup Split Yellow Moong Dal
2 cup Chopped Spinach
1 Onion, Finely Chopped
1 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
2.5 Ves
1 inch Cinnamon Stick
0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
0.5 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
As required Salt To Taste
2 tablespoon Oil
As required Water As Required

Directions : Palak Khichdi Recipe

Cooking Directions

STEP 1.Wash and soak rice and lentils for 30 minutes.
STEP 2.Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds, cloves, and cinnamon.
STEP 3.Add chopped onions, ginger-garlic paste, and sauté until golden brown.
STEP 4.Add chopped spinach, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
STEP 5.Drain the soaked rice and lentils and add them to the cooker.
STEP 6.Add water and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.
STEP 7.Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and fluff the khichdi with a fork.
STEP 8.Serve hot with yogurt or pickle.

Cooking Tips

You can add vegetables like carrots, peas, or potatoes for added nutrition.
Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.
For a richer flavor, you can add ghee while tempering the spices.

Storage and Serving

Palak Khichdi can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat the khichdi in a microwave or on the stovetop before serving.
Serve the khichdi hot with a dollop of ghee, yogurt, or pickle.

Nutrition
value

239

calories per serving

2 g Fat8 g Protein46 g Carbs7 g FiberOther

Current Totals

2 g Fat
8 g Protein
46 g Carbs
7 g Fiber

MacroNutrients

Carbs
46 g
Protein
8 g
Fiber
7 g

Fats

Fat
2 g

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium
75 mg
Iron
5 mg
Vitamin A
1069 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
2 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
69 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
34 mg
Vitamin E
1 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
103 mg
Manganese
1 mg
Phosphorus
133 mg
Selenium
3 mcg
Zinc
2 mg

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment

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