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Instant Pot Khichdi
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Instant Pot Khichdi

A comforting and healthy fragrant rice dish that is filled with simple yet traditional South Asian flavors.
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Keyword basmati rice, Khichdi/ Pongal, Lentil and Vegetable Khichdi, pongal, yellow lentils or moong dal
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 326kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon ginger finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • ½ cup lentils washed
  • ½ cup basmati rice washed
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon ghee

Instructions

  • Press “Sauté” and add oil.
  • Add cumin seeds, black peppercorns, curry powder, and ginger and saute for 1 minute.
  • Add rice, lentils, water, salt, ghee and turmeric powder and saute for 1 minute.
  • Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
  • When cooking time is complete, do a quick release.
  • Serve and enjoy :)

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Nutrition

Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 1572mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 4mg