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Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab)
Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab) @MSNA_JICA
Punjab, Pakistan

*For undernourished children*
Unlike the usual khichdi made only with lentils, this version is powered with beef and vitamin-rich garden vegetables.

Minimum daily goal: 2 servings

Amount of nutrient and Percent Daily Reference Intake (%DRI) per 2 servings:

Calories: 831kcal (%DRI 79)
Protein: 22g (%DRI 167)
Carbohydrates: 97g (%DRI 74)
Fats: 40g (%DRI 114)
Fiber: 9g (%DRI 62)
Vitamin A: 493mcg (%DRI 126)
Iron: 8mg (%DRI 98)

*For undernourished children*
Unlike the usual khichdi made only with lentils, this version is powered with beef and vitamin-rich garden vegetables.

Minimum daily goal: 2 servings

Amount of nutrient and Percent Daily Reference Intake (%DRI) per 2 servings:

Calories: 831kcal (%DRI 79)
Protein: 22g (%DRI 167)
Carbohydrates: 97g (%DRI 74)
Fats: 40g (%DRI 114)
Fiber: 9g (%DRI 62)
Vitamin A: 493mcg (%DRI 126)
Iron: 8mg (%DRI 98)

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Powered Khichdi

Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab)
Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab) @MSNA_JICA
Punjab, Pakistan

*For undernourished children*
Unlike the usual khichdi made only with lentils, this version is powered with beef and vitamin-rich garden vegetables.

Minimum daily goal: 2 servings

Amount of nutrient and Percent Daily Reference Intake (%DRI) per 2 servings:

Calories: 831kcal (%DRI 79)
Protein: 22g (%DRI 167)
Carbohydrates: 97g (%DRI 74)
Fats: 40g (%DRI 114)
Fiber: 9g (%DRI 62)
Vitamin A: 493mcg (%DRI 126)
Iron: 8mg (%DRI 98)

*For undernourished children*
Unlike the usual khichdi made only with lentils, this version is powered with beef and vitamin-rich garden vegetables.

Minimum daily goal: 2 servings

Amount of nutrient and Percent Daily Reference Intake (%DRI) per 2 servings:

Calories: 831kcal (%DRI 79)
Protein: 22g (%DRI 167)
Carbohydrates: 97g (%DRI 74)
Fats: 40g (%DRI 114)
Fiber: 9g (%DRI 62)
Vitamin A: 493mcg (%DRI 126)
Iron: 8mg (%DRI 98)

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Ingredients

50 mins
8 servings
  • 1 cuprice
  • 3/4 cupcarrot (chopped)
  • 1/2 cupground beef
  • 1/2 cuppotato (chopped)
  • 1/4 cuplentils
  • 1/4 cupmung beans
  • 1/4 cupspinach (chopped)
  • 1/4 cuptomato (chopped)
  • 1 1/2 tbspbutter
  • 1 tspsalt
  • 1 tspgarlic (chopped)
  • To taste condiments
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50 mins
  1. 1

    Soak rice, lentils and mung beans in separate bowls for about 25-30 mins.

  2. 2

    In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add the ground beef and cook until it turns brown.

  4. 4

    Add the chopped tomato and garlic to the pot. Sauté them for a few minutes.

  5. 5

    Now add potatoes and carrot to the pot and cook for a few minutes. Add spinach to it and cook for a few minutes.

  6. 6

    Add the soaked lentils, mung bean, and salt to the pot along with the desired condiments. Stir it to combine with the meat and vegetables.

  7. 7

    Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients.

  8. 8

    Add soaked rice to it and simmer until the rice, lentils, and vegetables are tender and the water is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.

  9. 9

    Season with your preferred condiments to taste.

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Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab)
Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab) @MSNA_JICA
on May 12, 2026 20:00
Punjab, Pakistan
“Healthy! Tasty! Recipes” were developed under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)’s Punjab Multisectoral Nutrition Advisory Project (MSNA: 2023-2026) to address the malnutrition prevailing among women and children in Pakistan. Unbalanced diets lead to issues like low birth weight and stunting, which increase the risk of chronic diseases later in life. While knowledge is key to a balanced diet, it is often hard to access in rural areas. To bridge this gap, these recipes are designed for:                                                                                           1. Pregnant and lactating women2. Infants of complementary feeding age (6-24 months)3. Undernourished children4. School-aged children                                                          Overall, these recipes emphasize “Healthy, Tasty and Cook-friendly” as highlighted below:                                                                                    • Use common vegetables and eggs rich in minerals, vitamins and protein.• Follow WHO guidance on healthy diets by minimizing sugar, salt, and fat.• Use techniques like steaming and shallow frying to retain more nutrients.• Recommend chopping or grating veggies finely to improve texture for picky eaters.• Maximize local flavors and traditional wisdom for wider acceptability.• Encourage using home-grown produce from "nutrition gardens" (veggies and eggs).                                                                                                                                                                     Distributed through health centers and schools, these recipes aim to bring health and smiles to every kitchen in Punjab.Sources of Nutrition values: the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Food Composition Table for Pakistan
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