How To Make Tomato & spinach kitchari
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 cup split yellow mung dal (lentils)
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil
- 4 cups water
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
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Wash the rice and lentils together under running water until the water runs clear. Soak them in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
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Heat ghee or oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
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Add chopped onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Saute until onions turn golden brown.
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Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
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Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Stir well.
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Add the soaked rice and lentils to the pot. Mix well to coat them with the spices.
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Add water and salt. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice and lentils are cooked and tender.
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Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.
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Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
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Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 7g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 12mg
- Sodium : 462mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 54g
- Dietary Fiber : 9g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 12g
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