I learned this Palak Khichdi recipe from my mom back in 2017 and my whole family instantly fell in love with the creamy textures and warming flavors from homemade garam masala. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Minstry of Curry This variation of simple dal khichdi is packed with fresh spinach (Palak in Hindi) for an extra boost of flavor, making it a hearty and satisfying meal. Serve the piping hot palak dal khichdi with a spoonful of homemade ghee and pair it with roasted papad ( a large, thin, disc-shaped crisp, made from lentil flour) and pickle for a comforting weeknight meal. Over the years, I have made many different versions of Khichdi including a few South Indian varieties. Here is a list of our family favorites:
Mixed lentils and vegetable khichdi Gujarati kadhi khichdi Sprouted lentil khichdi Bisi Bele Bhath Ven Pongal Pav Bhaji Khichdi
Recipe
♥ Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for tasty and easy video recipes. Looking for more Instant Pot recipes? Check out our delicious Instant Pot Recipe board on Pinterest. Step 1: Rinse rice and lentils and drain the water. Add rice, lentils, water, and salt to the Instant Pot insert and pressure cook for 6 minutes followed by 5 minutes of natural pressure release. If using a stovetop pressure cooker, cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or 3 whistles.
Palak Paneer- This restaurant-favorite paneer dish can be made in just 15 minutes using Instant Pot. Spinach Dal - A staple in Indian homes, these creamy lentils are cooked in warm spices such as cumin, turmeric, and garlic and packed with fresh spinach. Chana Saag - Curried chickpeas cooked with spinach in a tangy onion-tomato-based sauce that is perfectly spiced with turmeric, cumin seeds, and garam masala. Spinach Sev - Crunchy savory snack made with gluten-free gram flour that is quick to make and utterly delicious as a snack or party starter.
Did you enjoy this Indian vegetarian dish? Here are some more family-friendly recipes that will also be good for babies, toddlers, or even elderly family members:
Dal Dhokli Dill Dhokli Spinach Dal & Rice Moringa Dal Cabbage Rice
