Instant Pot Vegetable Khichdi (Mix Vegetable Lentil Rice)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup white rice (short rice grain preferable)
• 1/2 cup split green moong dal ((split yellow moong also can be used))
• 2 cups mixed vegetables chopped (carrot, green peas, beans, cauliflower)
• 1 cup spinach (palak) (chopped)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
• 2 green chilies
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 tablespoon ghee
• salt (to taste)
• 3 cups water + 1/2 cup extra to adjust consistency
• 2 tablespoons coriander leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric Powder

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Instant Pot Method ---

2. 2

   Press SAUTE mode on Instant Pot. Add ghee or oil to the POT. Note: Tastes better with Ghee.

3. 3

   Once the pot is hot, add in the cumin (jeera), ginger, green chilies. Saute for 20 secs.

4. 4

   Add the chopped onions. Saute till onions turn light brown in color.

5. 5

   Then add mixed vegetables, spinach, cook for a minute.

6. 6

   Next, add the washed dal, rice, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, water, salt. Mix well.

7. 7

   Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes.

8. 8

   Once the pot beeps, Wait for NATURAL PRESSURE RELEASE (NPR).

9. 9

   Once the pressure has released, open the lid, add cilantro and mix khichdi well.Note: If rice is not mushy or too dry, select saute mode, add ½ cup of water, and cook for another minute.

10. 10

    Vegetable Khichdi recipe or Mix Vegetable Lentil Rice is ready, serve with yogurt, raita, or kadhi.

11. 11

    --- Indian Pressure Cooker Method ---

12. 12

    Follow the same steps and close the lid place a whistle and cook for 3-4 whistle on medium flame. All other steps remain the same.