Instant Pot Vegetable Khichdi (Mix Vegetable Lentil Rice)

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

5 from 4 votes

Instant Pot Vegetable Khichdi (Mix Vegetable Lentil Rice)

Vegetable Khichdi (or Masala Khichdi) recipe is one-pot ultimate comfort food prepared with rice, moong dal/lentils, mixed veggies, and some basic Indian spices in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker or Stovetop.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian, North Indian

Keyword instant pot indian khichdi, masala khichdi, mix vegetable lentil rice, veg khichdi instant pot, vegetable khichdi

Diet Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Method Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stovetop

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 264kcal

Author Bhavana Patil

Equipment

Ingredients

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.
Add the chopped onions. Saute till onions turn light brown in color.
Then add mixed vegetables, spinach, cook for a minute.
Next, add the washed dal, rice, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, water, salt. Mix well.
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).
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.
Vegetable Khichdi recipe or Mix Vegetable Lentil Rice is ready, serve with yogurt, raita, or kadhi.

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

Notes

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

Variations and Substitutes

Lentils: I have used Split moong dal with husk (skin). You may use split yellow moong dal or use toor dal (split pigeon peas). Just make sure you are using ½ cup.
Other vegetables: To make it extra nutritious, you can other vegetables like brinjal (eggplant), broccoli, sweet potato, cabbage, pumpkin, and potato. Frozen mixed vegetables also work well in this recipe.
Other Grains: Substitute white rice with quinoa or millets, same pressure cooking time, i.e., 8 Minutes on High Pressure.
Brown Rice: If you use brown rice, increase the pressure cook time to 20-22 minutes.
Water Ratio: The water ratio used in this recipe is three times the quantity of rice and lentils used together. This helps to make a soft, porridge-like consistency for the final dish.
Vegan: To make this vegetable masala khichdi recipe vegan, simply substitute ghee with vegetable cooking oil.
Consistency: Add an extra ½ to 1 cup of water for a more khichdi-like consistency.
Spices: If you cooking 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.

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