Indian Lentil and Vegetable Khichdi (Masala Khichdi) Recipe
A comforting and nutritious Indian dish, this Lentil and Vegetable Khichdi, also known as Masala Khichdi, is a one-pot meal that combines lentils, rice, and vegetables with aromatic spices. Perfect for a wholesome family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot, Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Lentil and Rice Mixture:
- 1/2 cup Split green moong lentils (washed)
- 1/2 cup White Rice (washed)
- 3 cups Water
Tempering and Vegetables:
- 1 tablespoon Ghee
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 1/8 teaspoon Asafoetida (Hing)
- 1/2 tablespoon Ginger (paste)
- 1/2 Onion (small, chopped)
- 1 Tomato (chopped)
- Cilantro (to garnish)
- 1 Potato (small, cut into small pieces)
- 1/2 cup Carrot (cut into small pieces)
- 1/2 cup Green peas
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne or Red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Tempering: Start the instant pot on Sauté mode, heat ghee, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, onions, and ginger.
- Add Veggies and Spices: Stir in all the vegetables and spices.
- Incorporate Lentils and Rice: Add lentils, rice, and water, stir well.
- Cook: Close the instant pot, pressure cook for 5 minutes at high pressure.
- Natural Pressure Release: After cooking, do a 10-minute NPR.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro, serve hot with ghee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Indian, Khichdi, Lentils, Vegetables, Instant Pot, Masala, One-Pot Meal
