We have a healthy and tasty recipe for fussy eaters. With spinach powering your child’s iron intake and protein-rich channa, you will happy that there’s something healthy in your kiddo’s lunch box. It pairs well with raita or some chutney. Make some extra for your lunchbox too!
Ingredients:
1 cup kala chana (brown chick peas), soaked and boiled
1/2 cup spinach, shredded
2 1/2 cups long grained rice, cooked
2 tsp oil
1/2 cup onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1/2 cup capsicum, finely chopped
1/2 cup tomatoes, finely chopped
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds powder
Salt to taste
Method
- Heat oil in a broad non-stick pan, add onions and sauté on a medium flame for one to two minutes or till they turn light brown in colour.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add capsicum and tomatoes and sauté on a medium flame for one to two minutes.
- Add spinach, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder and two tbsp water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for one to two minutes.
- Add kala chana and salt and mix well.
- Add rice, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Recipe Courtesy: TarlaDalal.com
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