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Vegetable Khichdi (Instant Pot & Stovetop)

Published: Jan 21, 2018 · Modified: May 18, 2022 by Bhavana Patil ·This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Vegetable Khichdi or Mix Vegetable Lentil Rice recipe is one-pot ultimate comfort food prepared with rice, moong dal/lentils, veggies, and some basic spices in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker or Stovetop.

Vegetable Khichdi served in a copper vessel with kadhi on the side
Vegetable Khichdi

Speaking of moong dal, I have used split moong dal with skin. You can use without skin moong dal or use toor dal (split pigeon peas).

In most recipes, you will find khichdi is prepared with 1 part dal (lentils) and two parts rice. However, I usually like to increase the dal (lentils) and make the ratio 1:1. That way, we can get more protein in our meals.

I have used carrot, green peas, beans, cauliflower, onions, and tomato in this vegetable khichdi. You can use any other vegetables of your choice.

Usually, ghee is preferred for making khichdi, but vegans can replace it with any vegetable oil, and still, it tastes good. Alternately you can use a mix of oil and ghee too.

Other healthy Khichdi recipes to try from my blog are Plain Khichdi, Palak Khichdi, Bajra/Pearl Millet Khichdi, Quinoa Khichdi, Pongal.

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  • This Instant Pot Moong Dal Khichdi with Vegetables
  • Ingredients
  • How to make Vegetable Khichdi in Instant Pot
  • Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method
  • How to serve the Vegetable Khichdi
  • Variations and Substitutes for Vegetable Khichdi
  • Instant Pot Vegetable Khichdi (Mix Vegetable Lentil Rice)
  • Variations and Substitutes

This Instant Pot Moong Dal Khichdi with Vegetables

  • is healthy, nutrtious, one-pot meal
  • gets done in under 30 minutes
  • packed with protein
  • Easy to digest, which makes it a great meal for babies and the elderly
  • vegan and gluten-free

Ingredients

  • White rice: I have used sona masoori rice in this recipe. You may also use Basmati rice.
  • Split green moong dal:  I have used split green moong dal in this recipe. I did not soak the dal. Split yellow moong also can be used.
  • Mixed vegetables: used chopped onions, carrot, green peas, beans, cauliflower, and spinach.
  • Cumin seeds: cumin seeds are a must in any Indian dal tempering so do not skip them.
  • Ginger: I have minced fresh ginger for this recipe. You can also use store brought ginger paste.
  • Green chilies: I have used 2 Thai green chilies, however, you can skip to reduce the heat.
  • Ghee: Tastes best with ghee, but if you are a vegan replace it with cooking oil.
  • Coriander leaves: for garnish.
  • Dry Spices: I have used turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder. You can increase or decrease the spices according to your choice.

How to make Vegetable Khichdi in Instant Pot

Press SAUTE mode on Instant Pot. Add ghee or oil to the POT. Note: Tastes better with ghee. Once the pot is hot, add in the cumin (jeera), ginger, green chilies. Saute for 20 secs.

step to saute cumin and green chilies collage

Add the chopped onions. Saute till onions turn light brown in color.

step to saute onions till soft collage

Then add mixed vegetables, spinach, cook for a minute.

step to add vegetables and spinach collage

Next, add the washed dal, rice, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, water, salt. Mix well.

step to add moong dal rice and water collage

Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes.

Once the pot beeps, Wait for NATURAL PRESSURE RELEASE (NPR).

step to pressure cook for 8 minutes collage

Once the pressure has released, open the lid, add cilantro and mix khichdi well.

Note: If rice is not mushy or too dry, select saute mode, add ½ cup of water, and cook for another minute.

step to add extra water and boil collage

Vegetable Khichdi recipe or mix vegetable lentil rice is ready, serve with yogurt, raita, or kadhi.

vegetable khichdi served in a container with kadhi on the side
Vegetable Khichdi

Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method

  • Follow the same steps, close the lid, place a whistle, and cook for 3-4 whistle on medium flame. All other steps remain the same.

How to serve the Vegetable Khichdi

Serve green moong dal khichdi with yogurt. I prefer eating with kadhi. Also, some pickle and papad on the side too! 

Variations and Substitutes for Vegetable Khichdi

  • I have used split moong dal with skin. You can use without skin moong dal as well or use toor dal (split pigeon peas). Just make sure you are using ½ cup.
  • The water ratio in this recipe is 3 times the rice and lentils together which makes a soft, porridge-like consistency for the final dish.
  • You can use vegetables of your choice like Brinjal (eggplant), sweet potato, cabbage, pumpkin, and potato. Frozen mixed vegetables also work well in this recipe.
  • Add an extra ½ to 1 cup of water for a more khichdi-like consistency.
  • If you are using brown rice, increase pressure cook time to 20-22 minutes.
  • Substitute white rice with quinoa or millets, same pressure cooking time i.e., 8 Minutes High Pressure
  • To make the vegetable masala khichdi recipe vegan, simply substitute ghee with vegetable cooking oil.
  • If you are cooking this for elderly people or infants/toddlers adjust spices and vegetables accordingly.

More Instant Pot Rice Recipes

  • Potato/Aloo Biryani
  • Tomato Rice
  • Instant Pot Spinach Rice
  • Cabbage Rice
  • Coconut Milk Pulao
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Vegetable Khichdi served in a copper vessel with kadhi on the side

Instant Pot Vegetable Khichdi (Mix Vegetable Lentil Rice)

Bhavana Patil
Vegetable Khichdi is one-pot ultimate comfort food prepared with rice, dal/lentils, veggies and some basic spices.
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Servings: 3
Calories : 264
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, North Indian
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 15 minutes
Total Time : 25 minutes

Equipment

  • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
  • Stovetop Pressure Cooker

Ingredients
  

Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml

  • ½ cup white rice short rice grain preferable
  • ½ cup split green moong dal (split yellow moong also can be used)
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables chopped (carrot, green peas, beans, cauliflower)
  • 1 cup spinach (palak) chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
  • 2 green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • salt to taste
  • 3 cups water + ½ cup extra to adjust consistency
  • 2 tablespoons coriander leaves

Dry Spices

  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric Powder

Instructions
 

Instant Pot Method

  • Press SAUTE mode on Instant Pot. Add ghee or oil to the POT. Note: Tastes better with Ghee.
  • Once the pot is hot, add in the cumin (jeera), ginger, green chilies. Saute for 20 secs.
    step to saute cumin and green chilies collage
  • Add the chopped onions. Saute till onions turn light brown in color.
    step to saute onions till soft collage
  • Then add mixed vegetables, spinach, cook for a minute.
    step to add vegetables and spinach collage
  • Next, add the washed dal, rice, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, water, salt. Mix well.
    step to add moong dal rice and water collage
  • Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes.
  • Once the pot beeps, Wait for NATURAL PRESSURE RELEASE (NPR).
    step to pressure cook for 8 minutes collage
  • Once the pressure has released, open the lid, add cilantro and mix khichdi well.
    Note: If rice is not mushy or too dry, select saute mode, add ½ cup of water, and cook for another minute.
    step to add extra water and boil collage
  • Vegetable Khichdi recipe or Mix Vegetable Lentil Rice is ready, serve with yogurt, raita, or kadhi.
    Vegetable Khichdi served in a copper vessel with kadhi on the side

Indian Pressure Cooker Method

  • Follow the same steps and close the lid place a whistle and cook for 3-4 whistle on medium flame. All other steps remain the same.

Video

YouTube video

Notes

I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT.

Variations and Substitutes

  1. I have used split moong dal with skin. You can use without skin moong dal as well or use toor dal (split pigeon peas). Just make sure you are using ½ cup.
  2. The water ratio in this recipe is 3 times the rice and lentils together which makes a soft, porridge-like consistency for the final dish.
  3. You can use vegetables of your choice like Brinjal (eggplant), Sweet potato, cabbage, pumpkin, and potato. Frozen mixed vegetables also work well in this recipe.
  4. Add an extra ½ to 1 cup of water for a more khichdi-like consistency.
  5. If you are using brown rice, increase pressure cook time to 20-22 minutes.
  6. Substitute white rice with quinoa or millets, same pressure cooking time i.e., 8 Minutes High Pressure
  7. To make the vegetable masala khichdi recipe vegan, simply substitute ghee with vegetable cooking oil.
  8. If you are cooking this for elderly people or infants/toddlers adjust spices and vegetables accordingly.
 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 29.8gProtein: 7.8gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 1.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.7gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 121.6mgPotassium: 356mgFiber: 4.8gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 225IUVitamin C: 9.6mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 3.5mg
Keyword instant pot indian khichdi, masala khichdi, mix vegetable lentil rice, veg khichdi instant pot, vegetable khichdi
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  1. Homerenovates says

    March 10, 2020 at 8:15 pm

    SOrry I am still confused! Is it pressure cook setting or the rice setting if you make the dish with brown rice?

    Reply
    • bhavana says

      March 11, 2020 at 1:47 am

      you will have to use pressure cook setting for brown rice.I personally havnt tried making khichdi with brown rice.This recipe is with white rice and 8 minutes of pressure cooking on High Pressure is sufficient.Brown Rice normally takes 22 minutes of pressure cooking where i guess all the vegetables will be mushy.Let me know if you already got a chance to make this would love to hear your review.

      Reply
  2. Pushpa Joshi says

    August 13, 2020 at 10:37 am

    I like this recipe because this is how my mother trained 75 years ago. And when you have surprise guests as they are common in india this works as a Zapata khana. Papad and pickle completes the meal. Thanks.
    Pushpa joshi

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    • bhavana says

      August 13, 2020 at 12:01 pm

      Agree to all your points Pushpa ? Papad & pickle just adds so much more fun to our taste buds ? Thanks for commenting, have a great day ?

      Reply

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