Spinach Oats Khichdi

Loaded with the goodness of spinach as well, Spinach Oats Khichdi is a perfect meal option on days when we wish consuming something light yet homely. Here is how to make it.

Spinach and Oats are one of the most healthiest ingredients that you can use while preparing khichdi. Just the other day, I had prepared Vegetable Oats Khichdi. Loaded with the goodness of spinach as well, Spinach Oats Khichdi is a perfect meal option on days when we wish consuming something light yet homely.

Spinach and oats blend along very nicely. Initially, I was worried about their combination and wondered about its final taste. However, my doubts turned completely pointless as Spinach Oats Khichdi turned to be finger-licking.

Plus, the best part is that spinach granted a beautiful, light greenish colour to this Khichdi. Oh, and the flavours of ginger, garlic, heeng, cumin seeds, onion enhanced the dish and took Spinach Oats Khichdi to a whole new level, seriously!

As my mom always emphasized on eating more lentils, I even added moong dal while preparing Spinach Oats Khichdi. Not only did it make this khichdi more succulent but it indeed turned into a more salutary meal.

I loved relishing Spinach Oats Khichdi with Gujarati Kadhi. The next day I felt all good and light because of consuming such light yet filling dishes during dinner. I recommend this easy recipe of Spinach Oats Khichdi to everyone of you, please make sure to try this yummy Indian one pot meal at your home.

How to make Spinach Oats Khichdi Step by Step

1. Heat Oil In a Pressure Cooker.

2)Once the oil is hot, add cloves, cinnamon and black peppercorns and fry for a few seconds.

3) Add cumin seeds and heeng and let them splutter for a few seconds.

4) Add dry red chillies, onion and ginger and fry until onion turns translucent.

5) Add oats and dhuli moong dal along with 6 cups of water, turmeric powder, salt and spinach.

6) Pressure cook the Khichdi until done. ( Approximately 1 whistle on high heat. Then simmer the heat and cook for 2 whistles on low heat ) Remove the pressure cooker from heat and let the pressure release. Serve Khichdi with a dollop of ghee, papad and raita.

Spinach Oats Khichdi Recipe

Spinach Oats Khichdi

Loaded with the goodness of spinach as well, Spinach Oats Khichdi is a perfect meal option on days when we wish consuming something light yet homely.

 Course Main Course

 Cuisine Indian

 Prep Time 5 minutes

 Cook Time 20 minutes

 Total Time 25 minutes

 Servings  people

 Calories 335 kcal

 Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 1 cup Oats
• 1 cup Dhuli Moong Dal / Split Yellow Lentil
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 2-3 Clove
• 2 inch Cinnamon
• 4-5 Black peppercorns
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp Hing
• 3-4 Dry red chillies
• 1/2 cup Onion
• 1 tsp Ginger Grated
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 cups Spinach Chopped

Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a pressure cooker.
2. Once the oil is hot, add cloves, cinnamon and black peppercorns and fry for a few seconds.
3. Add cumin seeds and heeng and let them splutter for a few seconds.
4. Add dry red chillies, onion and ginger and fry until onion turns translucent.
5. Now add oats and dhuli moong dal along with 6 cups of water, turmeric powder, salt and spinach.
6. Pressure cook the Khichdi until done. ( Approximately 1 whistle on high heat. Then simmer the heat and cook for 2 whistles on low heat )
7. Remove the pressure cooker from heat and let the pressure release.
8. Serve Khichdi with a dollop of ghee, papad and raita.

Nutrition Facts

Spinach Oats Khichdi

Amount Per Serving

Calories 335Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Sodium 21mg1%

Potassium 762mg22%

Carbohydrates 49g16%

Fiber 18g75%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 16g32%

Vitamin A 1745IU35%

Vitamin C 56.3mg68%

Calcium 71mg7%

Iron 5.8mg32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.