PALAK KICHDI

required:baby spinach leaves-5 handfuls,rice-1 cup,moongdal-1/2 cup,oil-1/2 tbsp,ghee-2 tbsp,cinnamon-1 small piece,cardamom-1,cloves-2,dry red chillies-3 broken,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,onion-1 small finely chopped,tomato-1 medium finely chopped,curry leaves-1 sprig,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,salt-according to taste,red chilli pd-1 tsp,ginger&garlic paste-1 tsp,garam masala pd-1/2 tsp,water- 4+3 cups

method

grind the spinach leaves with little water.cook the rice, dal,salt,turmeric pd together in a pressure cooker with 4 cups of water for 2 whistles.when the pressure comes down add the pureed spinach and remaining water to the dal mixture and cook until the raw smell of the spinach disappears.take a pan and heat it up with oil,ghee.tip in cinnamon,cardamom,cloves,dry red chillies,cumin seeds one after the other.when they slightly change colour add onion and fry until light brown.tip in ginger&garlic paste and fry.next add the tomatoes,curry leaves,red chilli pd,garam masala and wait until the oil appears on the surface.add this tempering to the kichdi and mix well

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