5 from 9 votes
Pav Bhaji Khichdi
One Pot GF and vegetarian meal made with rice, lentils, veggies and warming spices
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories:
274 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ghee or oil for vegan option
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ cup yellow onion finely diced
- ¼ cup red pepper finely diced
- ¼ cup green pepper finely diced
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric ground
- 2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 to 2 tablespoons pav bhaji masala
- 2½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tomato diced
- ½ cup cauliflower cut into 1-inch florets
- 1 potato diced, small
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste optional
- ¼ cup green peas
- ½ cup short grain rice rinsed and drained
- ½ cup moong dal rinsed and drained
- 3½ cups water
- ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
Optional
- ghee for serving
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and heat ghee or oil.
- Add cumin seeds and cook them until they start to sizzle, about 30 seconds.
- Add onion and peppers and saute for 2 minutes.
- Next add, ginger garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, pav bhaji masala, and salt and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add tomatoes, potatoes, cauliflower, green peas and tomato paste (if using). Mix well.
- Add rinsed rice and lentils, water, and give a quick stir.
- Close teh Instant Pot lid and pressure cook on rice mode. If your Instant Pot does not have a "Rice" preset, you can also pressure cook for 6 minutes followed by natural pressure release.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
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Notes
- Khichdi is best served fresh. As it cools down it will continue to thicken. Any leftovers can be refrigerated for 2 to 3 days. To reheat microwave and top with some ghee.
- For a vegan or dairy-free option, skip ghee and cook khichdi in neutral oil
- Pav Bhaji Masala adds authentic flavors to this dish. You can buy it from Indian grocery stores or try my homemade pav bhaji masala recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
1533mg
(64%)
Potassium
705mg
(15%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
840IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 1533mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 840IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.