Diabetic Diet: How to Prepare Palak Dal Khichdi for a Healthy Meal

Who doesn’t love khichdi? This one-pot meal holds a special place in our hearts. It is very easy to make and packed with many health benefits as well. Whether you’re craving something comforting or just don’t have the time to cook an elaborate meal – a hot bowl of khichdi always comes to our rescue! However, if you are a person with diabetes, keeping track of which food items do not cause your blood sugar levels to spike can be quite challenging. Talking about Suitable for diabetics Foods, khichdi is one such dish which has a low glycemic index and is suitable for diabetic patients. Considering this, here we bring you this very healthy Palak dal khichdi recipe!

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In this recipe, rice, dal, and fresh spinach are cooked together in an array of flavorful spices to make this delicious khichdi. This khichdi recipe is full of nutrients without compromising on the taste. It is very useful and makes a perfect lunch or dinner. Cover them in warm ghee and indulge in their goodness! Check out the recipe below:

Palak Dal Khichdi Recipe: How to Make Palak Dal Khichdi

First, we need to soak the dal in water for 15 minutes. Now, take the pressure cooker and pour the oil into it. Once the oil gets hot, add the mustard seeds, cumin, curry leaves, ginger paste and fresh garlic and sauté them well. Add finely chopped tomatoes and onions. Add green chilli according to your taste and let it simmer for some time. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, chili powder and salt. fry well.

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Add dal and rice with a cup of water. Cook for 2 minutes, add fresh chopped spinach and turn off the pressure cooker. Let it cook for 10 to 12 minutes. After 2 whistles, take the palak khichdi out of the pressure cooker and top it with warm ghee! Serve hot!

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Now that you know how to make this khichdi, try it at home and include it in your diabetic diet. Do tell us how you liked it tasted in the comments section below.

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