IP Palak Khichidi (Spinach- Lentil Rice)

One of our favorite Gujarati comfort food, it’s become even more easy to make with an Instant pot. Add few more veggies for adults or make it plain for babies/toddlers, this is perfect for fall and winters.

Vegetarian | Vegan

Serving Size : 4

Prep ⏰: 5 mins | Cook ⏰ : 15 mins

Ingredients

1 cup moong dal (any other lentil)

1 cup rice (Basmati) ( can use quinoa as well)

1/2 cup chopped spinach

1 tbsp cumin seeds / jeera

1 tsp mustard seeds

2 tsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp chilli powder

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp garam masala

2 red chillies

pinch of asafoetida

1 tbsp curry leaves

2 tsp oil

salt to taste

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Instructions

1. In 6 quart Instant Pot, select “Saute/More” mode with cook time of 6 mins.

2. Add oil and when warm, add cumin seeds , mustard seeds. Wait for cumin and mustard seeds to crackle and then add curry leaves, asafoetida and chillies.

3. Now add spinach, rice, dal and sauté the mixture for 1 minute.

4. Add 5 cups of water, turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala and about 3/4 tbsp of salt.

5. Cancel Sauté mode and select “Pressure Cook/High” mode with cook time of 6 mins. Once done, naturally release pressure (NPR).

6. Mix well and add water on saute mode if you need the khichdi to be more soupy. Use a folk and lightly mix the cooked rice Serve hot with yogurt/pickle/papad and Enjoy !