Prep all the ingredients and keep aside.

Wash the rice and dal and keep aside.

Into a pressure cooker, add the rice, dal, amaranth leaves, turmeric powder, salt, and green chilies.

Add 5 cups of water.

Cover the cooker, place the weight on, and cook for 2 whistles.

After two whistles, turn the heat low and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.

Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.

Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and stir the Khichdi.

Check the salt and adjust accordingly.

Transfer the amaranth khichdi to the serving bowl.

For the tadka, in a tadka pan heat a tablespoon of ghee.

Add the cumin seeds, cinnamon stick and allow it to crackle.

Pour it over the Amaranth Khichdi and serve.

Serve with Gujarati Kadhi or Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita for a light and healthy meal.