Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.5 cup

Rice

0.5 cup

Pink Masoor Dal (Split)

1 cup

Spinach Leaves (Palak)

tightly packed and cleaned

1 tbsp

Garlic

finely chopped

1 unit

Onion

finely chopped

0.25 cup

Green peas (Matar)

0.33 cup

Broccoli

florets cleaned

50 g

Tofu

diced

1 inch

Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)

0.5 tsp

Cumin seeds (Jeera)

1 unit

Bay leaf (tej patta)

2 unit

Green Chillies

slit

3 cloves

Garlic

cut into strips

0.25 tsp

Turmeric powder (Haldi)

2 pinch

Asafoetida (hing)

0.5 tsp

Garam masala powder

0.5 unit

Tomato

sliced

1 tbsp

Ghee

Step 1
~3 min

In a pressure cooker, combine rice, masoor dal, broccoli, peas, turmeric, hing, oil, and 2.5 cups of water.

Step 2
~3 min

Pressure cook until the rice and dal are cooked through.

Step 3
~3 min

In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and add spinach leaves. Let it sit for one minute.

Step 4
~3 min

Drain the spinach in a colander and transfer it to a bowl of cold water.

Step 5
~3 min

Grind the spinach to a paste in a mixer grinder and set aside.

Step 6
~3 min

In a wide pan, heat oil and add bay leaf, cumin seeds, chopped garlic, hing, green chilies, and chopped onions.

Step 7
~3 min

Saute until the onions are lightly browned.

Step 8
~3 min

Add the pureed spinach and mix well.

Step 9
~3 min

Lower the flame, add the cooked dal and rice mixture into the pan and combine with the spinach mixture.

Step 10
~3 min

Add the diced tofu, water (if needed), and salt.

Step 11
~3 min

Add garam masala, if using.

Step 12
~3 min

Cook for 2-3 minutes and turn off the flame.

Step 13
~3 min

In a tadka pan, heat ghee/oil and add sliced garlic. Cook until the garlic starts to brown.

Step 14
~3 min

Pour the garlic tadka over the khichdi.

Step 15
~3 min

Garnish with sliced tomatoes and serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of green chilies according to your spice preference.

Soaking the rice and dal for 30 minutes before cooking can improve the texture.

Adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving can brighten the flavors.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead of time and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with raita and papad.

Can be served as a complete meal or as a side dish.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Lauki Raita
Avocado Raita
Plain Yogurt

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Indian Subcontinent

Cultural Significance

Kichdi is a staple comfort food in many Indian households, often associated with simplicity and nourishment.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weekday Meal
Quick Dinner
Family Meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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