Skip to content Skip to sidebar Skip to footer
Home / instant / khichdi / moong / recipe

Instant Pot Moong Dal Khichdi Recipe

Post a Comment

Instant pot Moong dal Khichdi Recipe Cooking with Pree
Instant pot Moong dal Khichdi Recipe Cooking with Pree from cookingwithpree.com

Description

Moong dal khichdi is a rich, comforting, and nutritious one-pot meal that’s popular in India. It’s made with yellow mung beans, rice, and a few spices, and is usually cooked on the stovetop. But with an Instant Pot, you can make this tasty dish in no time. This Instant Pot moong dal khichdi recipe is a simplified version of the classic dish, and is perfect for a weeknight meal. It’s gluten-free, vegan, and loaded with protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mung beans (moong dal), washed and drained
  • 1/2 cup basmati rice, washed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
  • 2-3 green chilies, sliced
  • 2 cups water
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode, and heat the ghee. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds. Then add the mustard seeds and let them pop.

2. Add the hing and green chilies, and let them sizzle for a few seconds. Then add the mung beans and rice, and stir to combine.

3. Add the spices (turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala), and stir to combine.

4. Add the water, and stir to combine. Add salt to taste.

5. Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to “Pressure Cook” mode and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. When done, let the pressure release naturally.

6. When the pressure is released, open the lid and stir the khichdi. Add the chopped cilantro and stir to combine.

7. Serve the Instant Pot moong dal khichdi hot with yogurt, pickle, and papad.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Notes

  • You can use other types of beans and/or other types of rice for this recipe.
  • You can adjust the amount of spices to your preference.
  • If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can make this recipe on the stovetop. Just follow the same method, but cook it on medium-low heat for about 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition: Per Serving

  • Calories: 290 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 39 g
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Fiber: 7 g

Recipe Tips

1. Make sure to rinse the mung beans and rice well before cooking.

2. If you like your khichdi to be more creamy, you can add a tablespoon of ghee after the khichdi is cooked.

3. You can add vegetables like peas, potatoes, or carrots to the khichdi for extra nutrition.

4. You can also add spices like garam masala, cumin powder, or coriander powder for extra flavor.

5. You can serve the Instant Pot moong dal khichdi with yogurt, pickle, and papad for a complete meal.


Post a Comment for "Instant Pot Moong Dal Khichdi Recipe"