Soaking

1. Thoroughly rinse the rice and yellow mung and soak the lentils for at least 15 minutes.

Instant Pot Kitchari

1. Heat the inner pot of the Instant Pot on Saute mode. Add in the ghee or oil and allow it to heat.
2. Once the ghee is melted or the oil is hot, temper it with cumin seeds and ginger. Give it all a stir.
3. Next, add the rice, yellow mung, turmeric, water, and salt. If you plan to add diced veggies, add them now. Cancel saute mode and close the lid.
4. Set the valve to sealing and pressure cook for 6 minutes and allow the pressure to release naturally when done. 

How to make Kitchari on stove top pressure cooker

1. If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can make the kitchari on the stove top. Once the rice and yellow mung are soaked and ready, heat oil or ghee in the stove top pressure cooker.
2. After the ghee or oil is hot, temper it with cumin and ginger until aromatic.
3. Next add the rice, lentils, turmeric and salt. If you plan to add veggies, add them now. Close the lid and pressure cook on high heat for upto 4-5 whistles.
4. Allow the pressure to naturally release..

Serving the Kitchari

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.

You can serve it alongside lemon slices, pickles, yogurt, pappadum, lassi, buttermilk, or kefir.