Pav Bhaji Khichdi

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon ghee (or oil for vegan option )
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 cup yellow onion (finely diced)
• 1/4 cup red pepper (finely diced)
• 1/4 cup green pepper (finely diced)
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chili powder
• 1 to 2 tablespoons pav bhaji masala
• 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 tomato diced
• 1/2 cup cauliflower (cut into 1-inch florets)
• 1 small potato (diced)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
• 1/4 cup green peas
• 1/2 cup short grain rice (rinsed and drained)
• 1/2 cup moong daal (rinsed and drained)
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup cilantro (finely chopped)
• ghee for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and heat ghee or oil.

2. 2

   Add cumin seeds and cook them until they start to sizzle, about 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add onion and peppers and saute for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Next add, ginger garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, pav bhaji masala, and salt and saute for 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Add tomatoes, potatoes, cauliflower, green peas and tomato paste (if using). Mix well.

6. 6

   Add rinsed rice and lentils, water, and give a quick stir.

7. 7

   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.

8. 8

   Garnish with fresh cilantro.