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Quinoa Khichdi (Instant Pot & Stovetop)

Published: Sep 21, 2020 · Modified: May 22, 2022 by Bhavana Patil ·This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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This Quinoa Khichdi or Mix Vegetable Lentil Quinoa recipe is one-pot ultimate comfort food prepared with quinoa, moong dal/lentils, veggies, and some basic spices in an Instant Pot pressure cooker or stovetop. Vegan, Gluten-free, and great for weight loss.

Quinoa Vegetable Khichdi served in a bowl with a spoon and cilantro on the side
Quinoa Khichdi

Quinoa is one of the superfoods, rich in protein, dietary fiber, and has many more nutritional values than rice. So I am trying to add quinoa to day-to-day cooking these days.

My husband who was not a fan of quinoa over rice has started liking it recently. He could not even make out the difference between the khichri made with rice and khichri made with quinoa, since it tasted similar and delicious. Another family favorite quinoa recipe is Quinoa Bisi Bele Bath made in the pressure cooker.

I have also added mixed vegetables like carrots, green beans, peas in this quinoa moong dal khichdi recipe. Feel free to add any vegetables of your choice. This Quinoa dal khichdi is a very healthy and great lunch or dinner recipe for toddlers and infants. You can just mash the vegetables in the khichri before giving them to infants or toddlers.

Don't forget to check some healthy Khichdi recipes like Vegetable Masala Khichdi, Bajra Khichdi, Moong Dal Khichdi, Palak Khichdi, and Pongal.

Today I am sharing how to make Healthy Quinoa Khichdi in Stovetop Pressure Cooker and Instant Pot.

Quinoa Moong Dal Khichdi Ingredients

  • Quinoa: I have used white quinoa here. Make sure to rinse it under cold water to remove the natural coating, called saponin to avoid any bitterness before adding it to the Quinoa & Vegetable Khichdi.
  • Moong Dal:  I have used split yellow moong dal in this recipe. I did not soak the dal before cooking as yellow lentils cook faster.
  • Green chilies: I have used Thai green chilies for the heat.
  • Ginger:  I have used a paste made from fresh ginger. You can also add minced ginger.
  • Vegetables: I have used onions, tomato, carrots, beans, green peas. You can also swap for other vegetables like broccoli, zucchini, bell peppers.
  • Oil: You can use any cooking oil.
  • Dry spices: I have used turmeric, coriander powder, and garam masala.
  • Whole spices: I have used cumin seeds, bay leaf in this recipe.
  • Lemon juice: freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  • Cilantro (coriander leaves): for garnish.
Quinoa Moong Dal Khichdi Ingredients

How to Make Quinoa Khichdi in Instant Pot

Firstly, press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Add ghee or oil to the POT. Note: Tastes better with Ghee

Once it's hot add in the bay leaf and cumin (jeera) seeds, let them splutter.

Add the chopped green chilies, ginger, and onions. Saute till onions turn light brown in color.

steps to saute cumin bay leaf and onions collage

Then add mixed vegetables, tomato and cook for a minute.

Next, add the rinsed moong dal, quinoa, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, water, salt. Mix well. Also, deglaze the pot ie, make sure there is no food particle sticking to the pot to avoid burn alerts.

steps to cook mix vegetables like carrot,peas,beans and tomato collage

Furthermore, close the lid on the pot. Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and timer to 5 minutes.

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

Lastly, Open the lid squeeze some lime juice, add cilantro and mix khichdi well.

Note: If khichdi is not mushy or too dry then select saute mode. Then add an additional ½ cup of water and cook for another minute.

cooked quinoa khichdi in the instant pot insert garnished with coriander leaves

Instant Pot Quinoa Khichdi recipe is ready, serve with either yogurt, raita, or kadhi.

quinoa khichdi served in a bowl with cilantro and green peas on the side

Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method

  • Follow the steps from the instant pot instructions. Give 2-3 whistles on medium flame and let the pressure release naturally. All the other steps remain the same. Pressure Cooker Quinoa Khichdi is ready to serve.

How to Serve Quinoa Khichdi?

Serve Quinoa lentil khichdi with your favorite side dishes like pickles, raita, or kadhi to make a complete meal.

Tips & Variations

  • The water ratio used in this recipe is 3 times the quinoa and lentils together. This helps to make a soft, porridge-like consistency for the final dish.
  • If you can’t find split yellow moong lentils, you can also use split green moong lentils too.
  • You can also prepare the same khichdi with other grains like foxtail millet, kodo millet, rice.
  • To make this Mix Vegetable Lentil Quinoa recipe Vegan, replace ghee with oil.
  • You can also vary the vegetables added to this Quinoa vegetable khichdi. You can also use spinach, potatoes, broccoli, cabbage.

More Quinoa Indian Recipes

  • Quinoa Pulao
  • Quinoa biryani  
  • Lemon Quinoa
  • Quinoa Lentil Soup
  • Curd Quinoa
  • Quinoa Fried Rice
  • Quinoa Upma
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Quinoa Vegetable Khichdi served in a white bowl with green peas and carrot on top

Quinoa Khichdi Recipe in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Bhavana Patil
Quinoa Vegetable Khichdi is one-pot ultimate comfort food prepared with quinoa, dal, veggies and some basic spices.
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Servings: 2
Calories : 375
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: 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

  • 1 tablespoon oil or ghee
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon jeera seeds (cumin)
  • 3 green chillies
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium tomato finely chopped
  • ½ cup carrot diced
  • ½ cup green beans chopped
  • ½ cup green peas
  • ½ cup quinoa rinsed
  • ½ cup moong dal (split yellow moong lentils) rinsed
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • salt adjust to taste
  • 3 cups water
  • juice of half lime
  • 2 tablespoons coriander leaves

Instructions
 

Instant Pot Method

  • Firstly, press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Add ghee or oil to the POT. Note: Tastes better with Ghee
  • Once its hot add in the bay leaf and cumin (jeera) seeds, let them splutter.
  • Add the chopped green chilies, ginger, and onions. Saute till onions turn light brown in color.
  • Then add mixed vegetables, tomato and cook for a minute.
  • Next, add the rinsed moong dal, quinoa, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, water, salt. Mix well. Also, deglaze the pot ie, make sure there is no food particle sticking to the pot to avoid burn alerts.
  • Furthermore, close the lid on the pot and set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and timer to 5 minutes.
  • After the pot beeps, Wait for NATURAL PRESSURE RELEASE (NPR).
  • Lastly, Open the lid squeeze some lime juice and add cilantro and mix khichdi well.
    Note: If khichdi is not mushy or too dry then select saute mode and add an additional ½ cup of water and cook for another minute.
  • Instant Pot Quinoa Khichdi recipe is ready, serve with either yogurt, raita, or kadhi.

Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method:

  • Follow the steps from the instant pot instructions. Give 2-3 whistles on medium flame and let the pressure release naturally. All the other steps remain the same. Pressure Cooker Quinoa Khichdi is ready to serve.

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Notes

I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT.
Notes:
  1. The water ratio in this recipe is 3 times the quinoa and lentils together which makes a soft, porridge-like consistency for the final dish.
  2. If you can’t find split yellow moong lentils, you can also use split green moong lentils too.
  3. You can also prepare the same khichdi with other grains like foxtail millet, kodo millet, rice.
  4. To make this Mix Vegetable Lentil Quinoa recipe Vegan, replace ghee with oil.
  5. You can also vary the vegetables added to this Quinoa vegetable khichdi. You can also use spinach, potatoes, broccoli, cabbage.
 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 18gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 920mgFiber: 17gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6515IUVitamin C: 25.8mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 5.6mg
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  1. Aparna says

    January 31, 2021 at 8:00 am

    5 stars
    Just made it! Was amazing! Thanks so much

    Reply
    • Bhavana Patil says

      January 31, 2021 at 10:29 am

      Hi Aparna ,So good to know that.Thank you for sharing it 🙂

      Reply

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