Ingredients
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Instructions
Cooking Steps
Step 1: To begin making the Khatti Meethi Palak Khichdi first prep all the ingredients and keep them ready
Step 2: We will cook the palak separately and then add it to the khichdi
Step 3: This will help retain the nutrition and the fresh green colour of the palak
Step 4: Add the chopped palak into the pressure cooker, add 2 tablespoons of water, cover the pressure cooker and cook until you hear 2 whistles
Step 5: After 2 whistles turn off the heat
Step 6: release the heat from the pressure cooker either by rinsing it under cold water or by lifting the weight with a fork to release the pressure
Step 7: Releasing the pressure immediately helps retain the fresh green colours of the palak
Step 8: Open the pressure cooker and keep the palak aside
Step 9: Next step is to make the Khatti Meethi Palak Khichdi
Step 10: Rinse the rice and toor dal in water, drain excess water and keep aside
Step 11: Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in the pressure cooker over medium heat
Step 12: Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and allow it to crackle
Step 13: Add the cinnamon stick and bay leaves and stir for a few seconds
Step 14: Add the ginger, tomatoes, green chillies, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, asafoetida and saute until the tomatoes become slightly soft
Step 15: Add the washed rice and dal, salt, jaggery, 4 cups of water and cover the pressure cooker
Step 16: Pressure cook the Khichdi for about 4 to 5 whistles and turn off the heat
Step 17: Allow the pressure to release naturally as the khichdi will continue to cook while the pressure is present
Step 18: Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and stir in the cooked palak/ spinach
Step 19: Stir in the lemon juice and the additional ghee and give it a brisk boil for 2 minutes
Step 20: Turn off the heat and check the taste and adjust the salt and seasonings accordingly
Step 21: Once done, transfer the Khatti Meethi Palak Khichdi to a serving bowl and serve hot
Step 22: Serve the Khatti Meethi Palak Khichdi topped with ghee, sliced onions and papad for a wholesome meal