Moong Dal Palak Khichdi: Everyday Vitamin B-Rich Comfort Bowl

By Shreya Sarpal

March 26, 2026

Soft rice and moong dal simmer together with spinach, creating a light, mildly spiced khichdi that feels gentle yet nourishing. Each spoon carries warmth, subtle ghee aroma, and simple flavours that never feel heavy.

Ingredients

½ cup rice ½ cup washed moong dal 1 cup chopped spinach 1 tbsp ghee 1 tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp turmeric Salt to taste 4 cups water 1 tbsp lemon juice

Step 1

Wash rice and moong dal together until the water runs clear.

Step 2

Heat ghee, add cumin seeds, and let them crackle.

Step 3

Add spinach and sauté briefly until it softens slightly.

Step 4

Add rice, dal, turmeric, salt, and water; cook until soft and slightly mushy.

Step 5

Finish with lemon juice, mix gently, and serve warm with a drizzle of ghee.