Instant Pot Lentils & Rice (Mujadara)
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4.8
309 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Soaking time
1 hr
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
222 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Instant Pot Lentils & Rice (Mujadara)
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Instant Pot Lentils & Rice (Mujadara) is the healthy vegan and gluten free meal. Lentils and rice cooked with fragrant spices & topped with caramelized onions. You will love this one-pot version of Mujadara in instant pot where you don't have to cook lentils and rice separately.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon oil to saute onions (divided)
- 1/2 onion sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 onion diced (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic minced
- 3/4 cup Brown lentils (Whole Masoor Dal)
- 2 cups water for cooking
- 3/4 cup basmati rice
- 1/4 cup cilantro to garnish (optional)
Spices
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin (Jeera powder)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- Rinse and soak the brown lentils for 1 hour in warm water.
- Heat the instant pot in saute mode and add 1 tbsp of oil in it. Add the sliced onions and saute them for about 5 minutes until they brown and are slightly crisp on the edges. Take them out and save for later.
- Add 1 tbsp of oil to the instant pot. Add the diced onions and garlic. Saute till they lightly brown for about 3 minutes. Add the ground coriander, cumin, cinnamon and salt.
- Stir in the lentils and water. Let it boil for about 6-7 minutes. This will help the lentils to get softer before we add rice.
- Add the rice and stir well. Press cancel and close lid with vent in sealing position.
- Cook on Rice mode. Instant Pot set the cooking time to 12 minutes at low pressure. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 mins, then release manually (10 minute NPR). Press cancel and take the steel insert out of the instant pot.
- Fluff the lentils and rice with a fork. Top the rice with the caramelized sliced onions and cilantro. Enjoy with a side of yogurt and salad.
Notes
- Soaking Dal: Soak the whole masoor dal for about an hour, so it gets soft and can cook in the same time as rice.
- Spice: Adjust the spices to taste. I have kept this recipe to be non spicy.
- Sautéed onions: Don't forget the sautéed sliced onions. They are the best part of Mujadara. If you want to save time, you can sauté the sliced onions on the stovetop while the rice & lentils are cooking in the instant pot.
- Mujadara with Brown Basmati Rice: We can make this Mujadara with brown rice with some minor modifications. Soak brown rice in hot water for about 2 hours. Do not soak the brown lentils. Then follow the recipe, no need to boil the lentils before adding rice. Then change the pressure cooking time to 15 mins on low pressure, followed by a 10 min natural pressure release. This means let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then release the pressure manually.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
222kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Sodium
396mg
(17%)
Potassium
292mg
(8%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
55IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Sodium | 396mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 292mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
309 reviews
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