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Amaranth Leaves Khichdi Recipe
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Amaranth Leaves Khichdi Recipe

A vegetarian Indian recipe with yellow moong dal (split), rice, green amaranth leaves - finely chopped. Ready in 40 min, serves 3.

Curated byAarav Mehta🇮🇳

Calories
515kcal
Estimated Cost
225-375
Carbs52g
Protein19g
Fats26g
Servings Scaler
3

Instructions

14 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Amaranth Leaves Khichdi Recipe, first prep all the ingredients and keep aside

    green amaranth leaves - finely chopped(100 grams)
  2. 2

    Wash the rice and dal and keep aside

    rice(3/4 cup)
  3. 3

    Into a Pressure Cooker, add the rice, dal, amaranth leaves, turmeric powder, salt and green chilies

    rice(3/4 cup)green amaranth leaves - finely chopped(100 grams)turmeric powder (haldi)(1 teaspoon)green chillies - slit(2)salt - to taste
  4. 4

    Add 5 cups of water to get a good mish mash khichdi

  5. 5

    Cover the cooker, place the weight on and cook for 2 whistles

  6. 6

    After two whistles turn the heat low, and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes and turn off the heat

  7. 7

    Allow the pressure to release naturally

  8. 8

    Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and give the Khichdi a stir

  9. 9

    Check the salt and adjust accordingly

    salt - to taste
  10. 10

    Transfer the amaranth khichdi to the serving bowl

    green amaranth leaves - finely chopped(100 grams)
  11. 11

    For the tadka, in a tadka pan heat a tablespoon of ghee

    ghee(1 tablespoon)
  12. 12

    Add the mustard seeds, cinnamon stick and allow it to crackle

    inch cinnamon stick (dalchini)(1)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)
  13. 13

    Pour it over the Amaranth Khichdi and serve

    green amaranth leaves - finely chopped(100 grams)
  14. 14

    Serve Amaranth Leaves Khichdi Recipe with Gujarati Kadhi or Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita Recipe for a light and healthy meal

    green amaranth leaves - finely chopped(100 grams)

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