This mouth-watering khichdi makes a complete meal with just a cup of curds and a papad because it is so self-contained in terms of flavours. From garlicky and tangy to mildly spicy, this delicious Palak Khichdi has everything you would love to have in a one-dish meal .With greens, rice and dal, it is really sumptuous too.
Combine the rice and dal in enough water in a deep bowl and soak it for 30 minutes. Drain well. Keep aside.
Combine the spinach and 2 tbsp of water in a mixer and blend till smooth. Keep aside.
Combine the rice, dal, turmeric powder, salt and 1 ½ cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
Heat 2 tbsp of ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add the garlic and ginger paste and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the onions and tomatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes ,while stirring occasionally.
Add the palak puree, chilli powder and garam masala, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the cooked dal-rice mixture, salt and 1 ½ cups of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of ghee in a small non-stick pan, add the cinnamon, cloves, cumin seeds, cardamom ,curry leaves, kashmiri dry red chilli and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the garlic and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
Pour the tempering over the prepared palak khichdi and mix well.