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Iron‑Rich Quinoa Khichdi

Recipe by Vaishali Garg on InstagramAdded 14 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A comforting, iron‑packed Indian khichdi made with quinoa, yellow moong dal, and a medley of colorful vegetables. The aromatic spices and a bright lemon‑y ghee tadka give it a warm, savory flavor while boosting iron absorption. Perfect for a nutritious, plant‑based dinner.

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Method

  1. Heat coconut oil in a pressure cooker (an iron vessel works even better) and add the bay leaf and cumin seeds.

  2. Add ginger, garlic and onion; sauté until softened, then stir in turmeric, black pepper, coriander powder, garam masala and salt.

  3. Add the cabbage, capsicum, carrot, beetroot, spinach, amaranth leaves and pulse briefly in a food processor to blend.

  4. Stir in the soaked quinoa and yellow moong dal, add enough water to cover, and pressure cook until soft and creamy.

  5. Prepare the final tadka: melt ghee, add mustard seeds and curry leaves, then stir in sesame seeds.

  6. Finish the khichdi by pouring the hot tadka over it and adding plenty of lemon juice for better iron absorption.

Tips while you cook

Toast spices first
Heat coconut oil and toast bay leaf and cumin seeds before adding ginger, garlic, and onion.
Blend vegetables briefly
Pulse cabbage, capsicum, carrot, beetroot, spinach, and amaranth leaves in a food processor before cooking.
Cook until creamy
Pressure cook the soaked quinoa and moong dal until they are soft and the mixture is creamy.
Add lemon tadka at the end
Finish by pouring the hot ghee‑mustard seed tadka over the khichdi and stirring in lemon juice.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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