Spinach khichdi
Serves | Preparation Time | Cooking Time |
2 People | 15 Minutes | 15-20 Minutes |
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 1/3rd -1/2 cup moong dal, split and husked
- 1/4th grated or finely chopped spinach
- 2-3 cups water
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ghee
- a pinch of salt
- ajwain seeds to taste
Method
Step 1
Wash rice and dal together at least twice. Soak them for 30 minutes with 1 cup water in a pressure cooker.
Step 2
Before cooking, add freshly chopped spinach to the soaked rice and dal.
Step 3
Pressure cook for two whistles on medium heat.
Step 4
Put off the flame. Once the pressure goes off, mash it with a spoon or a ladle.
Step 5
Add ghee, salt, turmeric and spice powders if you desire.
Step 6
Mix everything well and bring it to the consistency you want by adding warm water.
Step 7
Serve warm. If serving a baby, you can mash it well with a spoon and serve.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 120.3 g
Calories | 143 | Calories from Fat | 5% |
Total Fat | 0.5 g 1% | Saturated Fat | 0.1 g 1% |
Trans Fat | 0.0 g | Sodium | 138 mg 6% |
Potassium | 117 mg 3% | Total Carbohydrates | 28.7 g 10% |
Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g 12% | Sugars | 0.9 g |
Protein | 4.4 g | Vitamin A | 1% |
Vitamin C | 2% | Calcium | 1% |
Iron | 9% |
*Based on a 2000 calorie diet
Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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