Spinach Lentil Quinoa Khichari

6 servings
One serving: Calories: 246 gm Carbs: 37 gm
Protein: 12 gm Fat: 6 gm

Ingredients & Materials

• 1 cup Masoor Dal (Red Lentils)
• 1 cup Organic quinoa
• 1 cup chopped raw organic spinach
• 2 tablespoon organic ghee
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Ginger grated
• 4-6 cups water
• Cilantro for garnish
• 1 large saucepan
• 1 lid to cover
• 1 wooden ladle
• Stove

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes

Directions

1. Soak Masoor Dal 1 hour before using. Wash and rinse dal and keep aside.
2. Wash and rinse Quinoa and keep aside.
3. Put the sauce pan on the stove, keep the heat on medium. Add ghee, then add turmeric.
4. Make sure the spices don’t burn. Reduce the heat to low if needed.
5. Add grated ginger and sautŠ it. Then add chopped spinach and sautŠ.
6. Add Masoor dal and quinoa, salt to taste and mix well.
7. Add 4 cups water and let it come to a boil. Cover the saucepan with the lid, reduce the heat to low. Watch for the water content. After cooking on low for 20 mins, open the lid and gently stir.
8. Check if masoor dal and Quinoa are cooked, if not add 1 cup water, cover and cook until dal and quinoa cook completely. The khichari consistency should be close to a rice casserole.
9. Garnish with cilantro on top.
10. Serve hot yummy khichari with ghee on top. Eat with coconut chutney for added flavor.