Green Khichdi AKA Spinach Quinoa & Lentil Khichdi

High protein, high fiber, vegan, dairy and gluten free, meal in one!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup yellow split lentils washed

• 1 cup quinoa washed

• 1 cup precooked red whole lentils (Trader Joe's)

• 5 cups spinach leaves

• 1 1/2 teaspoon of ginger grated

• 2 Serrano peppers

• 1 medium onion chopped

• 2 Roma tomatoes chopped

• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

• 1 lemon juiced

Spices:

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

• 1 tbsp ground coriander

• 1 tbsp ground cumin

• 1-2 teaspoon salt to taste

• 1 tbsp avocado oil

Instructions:

1. Cook yellow lentils and quinoa in a pressurized cooker or separately. Ratio is 2 cups to 4 cups of water.

2. Cook spinach in boiling water and then blanch it in ice cold water. Blend it with Serrano peppers and ginger.

3. Pan - add 1 tbsp avocado oil, add cumin and onions.

4. Once onions are golden add all your spices. Let it cook for 2-3 min on low heat.

5. Add tomatoes and let them cook into a pulp consistency. Add some water to deglaze.

6. Then add spinach purée and let it simmer for about 3-4 min.

7. Then add cooked quinoa and lentils. Add precooked whole red lentils.

8. Add salt and lemon juice.

9. Mix and switch off the heat.

10. This is served with yoghurt, cucumber/salad.

11. Enjoy!

This dish is meal in one. Fiber, protein packed, spinach offers added nutritional benefit! The Serrano peppers and ginger give that bite and the spices enhance the flavor quotient.