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Dal Khichdi and Kachumber Salad

Course: Lunch, Main Course, Soups
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Egg Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Time: More than 45 min
Calories: 150 - 450 kcal
Type: meal plan recipes
Diet: dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, vegan
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 459kcal
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Ingredients

For the khichdi

For the kachumber salad:

  • 1 medium tomato (roughly chopped)
  • ¼ cucumber (seeds removed and cut into small pieces)
  • 1 small handful coriander leaves (roughly chopped)
  • 1 small handful mint, fresh (roughly chopped)
  • ½ lemon, juiced

Instructions

  • To make the khichdi, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
  • Once hot, add the onion and cook until soft and golden brown, 5-6 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, chili, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, turmeric and cinnamon and cook until aromatic, 2 minutes.
  • Stir through the rice and lentils and coat in all the spices.
  • Add the vegetable broth, nutritional yeast and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring regularly.
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  • Remove the lid and continue to cook for a further 5-10 minutes, until slightly thickened and the flavour has intensified. The rice and lentils should be completely soft and breaking down to create a creamy, porridge-like consistency.
  • Stir through the spinach until wilted.
  • Add the lemon juice then taste and season with more salt and pepper if you like.
  • Meanwhile, combine the ingredients for the salad, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Divide the khichdi between 2 bowls and top with the salad.
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Nutrition

Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 2002mg | Potassium: 1387mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 7664IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 8mg