The perfect one-pot meal, made with rice, lentil, and spinach.The ultimate healthy comfort food. This Instant Pot Palak( Spinach ) Khichdi with lasooni tadka is delicious. We have a divided opinion on khichdi at my house. My younger one, and I don’t crave it. However, we relish it when put in front of us. My older one will not say anything while eating but will finish it in a few spoons and run. And then my husband, who relishes every morsel of his khichdi and looks forward to it every time. Yesterday, a severe weather alert was in our area. Several hundred people got affected by disrupted power lines and uprooted trees. Although the school was supposed to start at a delayed time, the district kept it closed for safety purposes. Usually, I don’t make lunch for myself and eat fruits or vegetables, but since my daughter was at home, I thought about making something comforting and nourishing. She doesn’t get many opportunities to eat a wholesome, hot Indian lunch. I thought about making a delicious bowl of spinach khichdi which is relatively easy and the ultimate comfort food.
What is Khichdi?
We can say it’s an Indian Risotto. It’s a comfort food that can be cooked using Lentils and Rice. It’s one of the most popular home-cooked foods in India. Khichdi is considered quite nutritious. It is considered one of the simplest meals you can make in 20 minutes. Throw some vegetables and very few spices in a pressure cooker /Instant Pot, along with some lentils and rice, and your delicious Bowl of Khichdi is ready! Add a dollop of Desi Ghee to that bowl, and your bowl of deliciousness is ready.
My most popular lentil recipes,
Dal Palak (Spinlach Dal Langar Wali Dal Dal Fry/Dal Tadka Whole Masoor Dal/Brown Lentil In modern times, experiments with khichdi recipes have given us a few beautiful recipes using many alternatives like Quinoa, Millet, or Oats. Irrespective of the ingredients, it always tastes good. Here I will share a recipe for Instant Pot Palak Spinach Khichdi with lasooni tadka. Eaten with Tomato Chutney, Papad, and Pickle, this is an undoubtedly soulful meal.
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