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Instant Pot Khichd

Instant Pot Khichdi | Green Moong Dal Khichdi

Gayathri Vijayakumar
If you want to make a quick, comforting one pot meal, Instant Pot Khichdi is the perfect option. This one pot Green Moong & Vegetable Khichdi dish is a popular dish in India and is one of the most easiest options when you want to have a quick wholesome meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Soaking Time 30 minutes
Course lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp Ghee
  • 1/2 cup Rice
  • 1/4 cup Whole Green Moong Dal
  • 1 Onion thinly sliced
  • 2 Green Chillies slit
  • 1 Tomato
  • 1 & 1/4 cups Vegetables I have used Potato, Green Peas, Carrot
  • Salt as needed
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 inch Cinnamon
  • 1 Clove
  • 1 Cardamom
  • 1 tbsp Cilantro to garnish
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 & 1/2 cups Water

Instructions
 

  • Wah and soak Dal & Rice for 30 minutes. Turn the instant pot on Sauté mode and add ghee in it.   Once hot, add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon, clove, cardamom. Saute for 30 seconds till a nice aroma comes.  Then add onion and green chillies.  Let them cook for a minute till the onion turns light brown.
  • Add chopped tomato and saute till it turns slightly mushy. Add turmeric powder, chilli powder & salt. Saute for a minute.
  • Add the vegetables and saute for a minute. Now, Discard the water used for soaking and add the dal, rice to the Instant Pot. Add 2 & 1/2 cups water. Check for salt and spice. Give a quick mix.
  • Add lemon juice and close the lid with the pressure valve to the sealing position. Press the pressure cook button and set the timer for 12 mins.
  • Once done, release pressure after 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Notes

Adjust spice according to your taste. The green chillies I used are less spicy. Add according to the spice level of your chillies. 
If using potato, peel and cut into medium-sized cubes. 
Adjust water according to the consistency desired. 
To make this in the stovetop pressure cooker, follow the cooking instructions and finally pressure cook for 3 whistles on medium flame. 
Skip ghee and oil to make it vegan. 
Add your choice of vegetables or feel free to omit them completely. 
Keyword Green Moong Dal Khichdi, Green Moong Khichdi, Instant Pot Khichdi, Instant Pot Moong Khichdi, Khichdi Recipe, Lunch under 30 minutes, Moong Dal Khichdi
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