KITCHARI / KHICHDI

Instant Pot 

Instant pot kitchari/khichdi

PREP TIME

15 Minutes

TOTAL 

31 Minutes

COOK TIME

6 Minutes

RATING

Ghee | Cumin Seeds Ginger | Turmeric Yellow Mung | Salt  Basmati Rice OPTIONAL  Diced Veggies Garam Masala

INGREDIENTS

Thoroughly rinse the rice  and yellow mung and soak the lentils.

SOAK

Temper hot oil with cumin seeds and ginger. Give it all a stir. Next, add the rice, yellow mung, turmeric, water, and salt. Add diced veggies, if desired. Pressure cook for 6 minutes and allow the pressure to release naturally when done.

INSTANT POT

Heat oil or ghee in a stovetop pressure cooker. Temper it with cumin and ginger until aromatic. Add the rice, lentils, turmeric and salt. If you plan to add veggies, add them now. Pressure cook on high heat for up to 4-5  whistles. Allow the pressure to naturally release.

STOVE TOP

Serve the kitchari in a bowl or plate. Add an additional teaspoon of  ghee or vegan butter to drizzle on top. If you want to sprinkle some  garam masala, you can sprinkle it now.

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