Instant Pot Khichdi

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    232 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Instant Pot Khichdi

Moong Dal Khichdi, or Kitchari is a simple dish made with rice and lentils, tempered in ghee with cumin seeds and turmeric. It takes less than 30 minutes to make and is a perfect comfort meal for weeknights or when someone is under the weather!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1/2 cup basmati rice washed (125ml)
  • 1/2 cup Split Yellow Lentils (Moong Dal) washed (125ml)
  • 1 tablespoon ghee plus more for topping, or oil for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
  • 1/8 teaspoon asafoetida (hing) optional, skip for gluten-free
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
  • cilantro leaves chopped, to garnish
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Instructions

  1. Add basmati rice and moong dal to a bowl and rinse with water a few times till the water runs clear.
  2. Heat the instant pot in sauté mode and add ghee in it. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida.
  3. When the cumin seeds start to sizzle, add rice, moong dal and water. Add the salt and turmeric powder. Give it a stir. Then close lid with vent in sealing position. 
  4. Change the instant pot setting to manual or pressure cook mode at high pressure for 6 minutes.
  5. When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally (NPR).
  6. Khichdi is ready to serve. Serve in bowls topped with a dollop of ghee, along with a side of papad and pickle.

Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method

  1. Follow the same steps as above and cook for 3-4 whistles on medium flame. Let the pressure release naturally.

Notes

  • Vegan: To make this khichdi vegan, replace ghee with plant based oil or vegan butter of your choice.
  • Dal and Rice: I use equal amounts of dal and rice in this recipe, to make this khichdi more protein-rich. Traditionally it was made with about 2/3 parts of rice and 1/3 parts of dal. 
  • Consistency: Khichdi typically has a porridge like consistency. If you like a dry consistency for your khichdi, add less water. 
  • Optional Ingredients: You can add other optional ingredients when making khichdi too. These can be added before adding the rinsed dal and rice to the pot.  
  • Black Peppercorns 
  • Grated Ginger 
  • Green Chili Peppers 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 311g Calories 232kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 35.13g (12%) Protein 8.52g (17%) Fat 6.92g (11%) Saturated Fat 3.805g (19%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 886mg (37%) Potassium 289mg (8%) Fiber 3.8g (15%) Sugar 1.33g (3%) Vitamin A 900IU (18%) Vitamin C 31.4mg (35%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 232 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 311g
Calories 232kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 35.13g 12%
Protein 8.52g 17%
Fat 6.92g 11%
Saturated Fat 3.805g 19%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 886mg 37%
Potassium 289mg 6%
Fiber 3.8g 15%
Sugar 1.33g 3%
Vitamin A 900IU 18%
Vitamin C 31.4mg 35%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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