How to make Palak Khichdi - cook smart -
Bright green khichdi made with spinach and some masalas
This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel & has featured on Sanjeev Kapoor Kitchen.
Main Ingredients : Fresh spinach (palak), Cooked rice (पके हुए चावल)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Rice
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Palak Khichdi - cook smart Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 16-20 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Palak Khichdi - cook smart Recipe
Fresh spinach (palak) 1 large bunch
Cooked rice 3 cups
Butter 2 tablespoons
Tata Sampann Dal Tadka Masala sachet 1 (20 gram
Garlic cloves finely chopped 10-15
Large onion finely chopped 1
Salt to taste
Green chillies finely chopped 2
Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon
Fresh cream 1/4 cup + for drizzling
Yellow capsicum strips for garnish
Red capsicum strips for garnish
Method
Step 1
Heat butter in a non-stick pan. Add half the Tata Sampann Dal Tadka Masala, garlic and sauté well.
Step 2
Add onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add remaining Tata Sampann Dal Tadka Masala, mix and sauté for 4-5 minutes.
Step 3
Heat sufficient water in a deep non-stick pan. Add spinach leaves and salt and blanch for a minute.
Step 4
Transfer in chilled water, put in a blender jar, add little water and blend to a fine puree.
Step 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.
Step 6
Add garam masala powder and cream, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Step 7
Drizzle some cream, garnish with yellow and red capsicum strips and serve hot.
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