## Masoor Dal And Palak Khichdi Recipe (Indian Style) – Easy & Delicious Recipe
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Masoor Dal And Palak Khichdi Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Indian Dinner**, this dish is **High Protein Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 2 servings
**Prep time:** 25 minutes
**Cook time:** 45 minutes
**Total time:** 70 minutes
**Cuisine:** Indian
**Course:** Dinner
**Diet:** High Protein Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Masoor Dal And Palak Khichdi Recipe:
* 1 cup Rice
* 1/2 cup Masoor Dal (Whole)
* 2 cups Spinach Leaves (Palak) – roughly chopped
* 2 inch Ginger – chopped
* 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
* 1 teaspoon Panch Phoran Masala
* 1 Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
* 2 Bay leaf (tej patta)
* 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 2 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds – crushed
* 2 Green Chillies
* 2 Tomatoes – chopped
* 2 tablespoons Ghee
* Salt – to taste
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Masoor Dal And Palak Khichdi Recipe:
1. firstly clean and wash the rice, masoor dal and soak for 15 minutes.
2. Wash the spinach leaves and make puree in a blender with no extra water added to it.
3. Keep it aside.
4. Heat the pressure cooker with ghee.
5. Once the ghee is hot, add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cardamom, asafoetida and saute it for about 20 seconds.
6. Now add the tomatoes, green chillies and let it cook till the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
7. Once the tomatoes are soft, add in the ginger, turmeric powder and panch phoran masala.
8. Finally add the soaked rice, masoor dal, spinach puree and salt along with 3 cups of water.
9. Pressure cook the Masoor Dal and Palak Khichdi for 4 to 5 whistles and turn off the heat.
10. Once done, top the Masoor Dal and Palak Khichdi with a tablespoon of ghee and serve hot.
11. Serve Masoor Dal and Palak Khichdi along with Gujarati Kadhi or Boondi Raita and Papad for a comforting weeknight meal.
### Tips for the Best Masoor Dal And Palak Khichdi Recipe:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.
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