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Palak Khichdi (Spinach Lentil Rice)

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Palak khichdi with mung lentils, rice, and spinach cooked into a warm and nourishing Indian vegetarian meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 247
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rice
  • ½ cup split mung lentils rinsed
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Rinse rice and lentils thoroughly.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
  3. Add cumin seeds and cook until fragrant.
  4. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Add rice, lentils, spinach, salt, turmeric, black pepper, and water.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until soft and creamy.
  7. Remove from heat and sprinkle cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 290mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1432IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Add more water for softer consistency if desired.
Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Serve warm for best texture.

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