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Masoor Dal and Palak Khichdi
Masoor Dal and Palak Khichdi
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 18 mins
Makes 4 servings
Khichdi is a wonderful, versatile Indian food. It is satiating and easy to prepare, and fits perfectly into any meal, be it lunch or dinner. It also lends itself to a lot of innovation, and you can come up with varied versions with unique combinations of dals, veggies and spices. Masoor Dal and Palak Khichdi is a very wholesome recipe, which includes healthy spinach and energy-giving potatoes along with simple spices. Indeed, it is fit to be called a meal in a bowl!
Ingredients
1/2 cup rice (chawal) , washed and drained
1/2 cup masoor dal (split red lentil) , washed and drained
1 cup chopped spinach (palak)
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 tsp green chilli paste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 cup peeled potato cubes
salt to taste
Fresh curd For Serving
1.Heat the oil in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds.
2.When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, green chilli paste and turmeric powder and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
3.Add the spinach and potatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes,while stirring occasionally.
4.Add the rice, masoor dal, salt and 3 cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
5.Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
6.Serve immediately with fresh curds.
