Masoor Dal and Palak Khichdi

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :18 mins
Total Time :28 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

1/2 cup rice (chawal) , washed and drained
1/2 cup masoor dal (split red lentil) , washed and drained
1 cup chopped spinach (palak)
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 tsp green chilli paste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 cup peeled potato cubes
salt to taste

For Serving
fresh curd

Method :

Heat the oil in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds.When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, green chilli paste and turmeric powder and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.Add the spinach and potatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes,while stirring occasionally.Add the rice, masoor dal, salt and 3 cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.Serve immediately with fresh curds.