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Instant Pot Vegetable Khichdi (Indian Comfort Food)

Published: Oct 14, 2020

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Instant Pot Khichdi – Indian style porridge made with lentils, rice, vegetables and spices.

This one pot lentil & mixed vegetable dish is an ultimate Indian comfort food and can be easily made in the instant pot or traditional pressure cooker.

khichdi served in a brown bowl and on the side are garlic pickle and lemon

There are many variations to how a khichdi or khichri is made in India. Every household has their own spin. Some are made with just dal and rice, while some add vegetables. You can also make it in porridge consistency or not so mushy.

While khichdi is often given for babies and elderly, when done right khichdi is the best comfort food that can be enjoyed by everyone.  Serve with a dollop of ghee and some garlic pickle and devour it.

You will love this Khichdi

  • one pot rice and lentil dish
  • protein packed, comfort food
  • easily made in the instant pot
  • make it vegan by skipping ghee

Ingredient note:

Rice – I used basmati rice, but any kind of white rice will work.

Dals – I used a combination of moong dal and toor dal.

Vegetables – green beams, carrot, green peas and potato are used. You can also add any other veggies of your choice.

Step by Step Instructions:

Wash rice and dal under cold tap water, about two to three times. Drain the water and set aside.

Making Khichdi in the instant pot-

cooking khichdi in the instant pot by sauteeing onion and spices, vegetables, dal and rice and cooking for 8 minutes.

1 -Press saute mode and add oil and ghee to the instant pot. Once the oil gets hot add cumin seeds, black pepper corns and whole spices. Saute for 30 seconds.

Add the chopped onion and green chili cook till onion turn soft. About 3 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook till raw smell goes away, about a minute.

2- Now add in the chopped tomato and cook for a minute. Add all the spices and salt and saute for a minute.

3 -Add the veggies and coat them with the spice mixture and cook for a minute.

4- Add the drained rice and dal and give a mix. Finally add water and mix it well. Taste the water and adjust the salt or spice if required.

5- Cancel the saute mode, close the lid and adjust the vent to the sealing position. Pressure cook on high for 8 to 9 minutes. After the instant pot beeps, wait for 5 minutes before you release the rest of the pressure.

6- Mix the khichdi and add some chopped coriander leaves.

Khichdi thickens as it cools, if serving later add some hot water to bring the khichdi to consistency you like.

Instant Garlic Pickle –

1- To a mortar add pods of garlic few at a time. Slight smash them, and remove the skin. Do with rest of the garlic pods and mash them all as shown in the picture 1.

2 – Heat oil and add mustard seeds. Let the mustard pop and add 5 fenugreek seeds (optional). Add the garlic and saute on low flame.

3- When the garlic starts getting little brown add the salt and kashmiri red chili powder.

4- Cook for another five minutes and turn off the stove. After it cools add little lemon juice ( not too much).

crushed garlic cooked in oil, and red chili powder and salt to make a instant garlic pickle
khichdi served in a white place with garlic pickle and garnished with coriander leaves.

Serving Ideas:

Serve khichdi piping hot with a dollop of ghee, garlic pickle, plain yogurt and papad.

FAQ:

What can I replace white rice with?

Quinoa, millets or oats can be used.

Can I make it with brown rice?

I have not tried with brown rice. Brown rice takes more time to cook, the dal which we used and the veggies will become very mushy.

Can I make the khichdi with out veggies?

Yes, plain dal khichdi is equally delicious, just reduce the amount of spices used.

Can I make it vegan?

Skip the ghee to make it vegan.

Can I make it with just one dal?

If making with one dal, use yellow moong dal.

More one Pot Meals –

Instant Pot Vegetable Pulao

South Indian Style Vegetable Pulao

Quinoa Upma

Palak Biryani

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khichdi served in a brown bowl and on the side are garlic pickle and lemon

Instant Pot Khichdi

Instant Pot Khichdi – One pot Indian comfort food made with lentils, rice, vegetables and spices.
5 from 3 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Madhavi

Ingredients

Khichdi Ingredients:

  • 1 cup white rice ( I used basmati rice)
  • ½ cup toor dal
  • ½ cup moong dal
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 2 green chili finely chopped or to taste
  • 2 tsp chopped ginger
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 -3 cups vegetables like green beas, carrot, green peas and potato diced keep it bigger pieces
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ¾ tsp Kashmiri red chili powder (mild)
  • 2 bay leaf
  • ½ inch cinnamon stick
  • 3 cloves
  • 1 tsp black pepper corns
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1.5 tbsp oil
  • 6 cups water
  • salt to taste
  • chopped coriander leaves, handful

Ingredients for Garlic Pickle-

  • 1.5 heads garlic
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 5 fenugreek seeds (optional)
  • 1.5 tsp kashmiri red chili powder
  • ½ tsp lemon juice
  • salt to taste

Instructions

Instant Pot Khichdi –

  • Wash rice and dal under cold tap water, about two to three times. Drain the water and set aside.
  • Press saute mode and add oil and ghee to the instant pot. Once the oil gets hot add cumin seeds, black pepper corns and whole spices. Saute for 30 seconds.
  • Add the chopped onion and green chili cook till onion turn soft. About 3 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook till raw smell goes away, about a minute.
  • Now add in the chopped tomato and cook for a minute. Add all the spices and salt and saute for a minute.
  • Add the veggies and coat them with the spice mixture and cook for a minute.
  • Add the drained rice and dal and give a mix. Finally add water and mix it well. Taste the water and adjust the salt or spice if required.
  • Cancel the saute mode, close the lid and adjust the vent to the sealing position. Pressure cook on high for 8 to 9 minutes. After the instant pot beeps, wait for 5 minutes before you release the rest of the pressure.
  • Mix the khichdi and add some chopped coriander leaves. Khichdi thickens as it cools, if serving later add some hot water to bring the khichdi to consistency you like.

Pressure Cooker Khichdi-

  • Follow the same instructions as in instant pot and pressure cook the khichdi for 5 whistles.
  • Wait for the pressure to release naturally. Mix and garnish with coriander leaves.

Garlic Pickle –

  •  To a mortar add pods of garlic few at a time. Slightly smash them, and remove the skin. Do with rest of the garlic pods and mash them all till they become small pieces.
  •  Heat oil and add mustard seeds. Let the mustard pop and add 5 fenugreek seeds (optional). Add the garlic and saute on low flame.
  • When the garlic starts getting little brown add the salt and kashmiri red chili powder.
  • Cook for another five minutes and turn off the stove. After it cools add the lemon juice.
  • Serve the garlic pickle with khichdi, dal or curd rice. Stays fresh at room temperature for 5 days and up to two weeks in the refrigerator.

Notes

Khichdi thickens as it cools, if required add some hot water.
Cook the khichdi for 8-9 minutes for not so mushy khichdi. If you like it very soft, add another 2 minutes of cooking.
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Comments

  1. Shivani

    February 17, 2022 at 5:41 pm

    5 stars
    Very tasty! Thanks for the recipe

    Reply
    • Madhavi

      February 17, 2022 at 9:36 pm

      So glad you enjoyed the Khichdi.

      Reply
  2. Sujatha

    October 15, 2020 at 10:40 am

    5 stars
    So yummy tasty

    Reply
    • Madhavi

      October 15, 2020 at 12:55 pm

      Thank you for your feedback!

      Reply

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