Palak Khichdi - cook smart

Ingredients list for Palak Khichdi - cook smart

• 1 large bunch Fresh spinach (palak)
• 3 cups Cooked rice
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 (20 gram Tata Sampann Dal Tadka Masala sachet
• 10-15 Garlic cloves finely chopped
• 1 Large onion finely chopped
• to taste Salt
• 2 Green chillies finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder
• 1/4 cup + for drizzling Fresh cream
• for garnish Yellow capsicum strips
• for garnish Red capsicum strips

Method

1. Heat butter in a non-stick pan. Add half the Tata Sampann Dal Tadka Masala, garlic and sauté well.
2. Add onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add remaining Tata Sampann Dal Tadka Masala, mix and sauté for 4-5 minutes.
3. Heat sufficient water in a deep non-stick pan. Add spinach leaves and salt and blanch for a minute.
4. Transfer in chilled water, put in a blender jar, add little water and blend to a fine puree.
5. Add green chillies to the onion and sauté. Add spinach puree and mix well. Add rice and mix well. Add salt and mix well.
6. Add garam masala powder and cream, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Drizzle some cream, garnish with yellow and red capsicum strips and serve hot.