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One pot Khichuri

Rice and dal one pot recipe and easily made in an instant pot. Made in tripura style with vegetables this is a must try gluten free idea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish, Traditional
Cuisine Baby toddler food, diabetic friendly, gluten free, Indian, One pot, Pressure cooker, Vegan, Winter
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • instant pot

Ingredients
  

For the base of the recipe

  • 1 cup rice
  • 1/4 cup Moong dal
  • 3 cups Water

for the aromatic tempering

  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Vegetables

  • 3 medium potato
  • 1/2 head cauliflower
  • 1/4 cup peas optional

Essential spices

  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder

Instructions
 

  • Wash and chop the vegetables into big chunks.
  • Wash the rice and set it aside to drain well.
  • Set the instant pot on saute mode.
  • Add the ghee, cumin seeds, bay leaves, cinnamon stick let this sizzle.
  • To this add the vegetables and roast well till the surfaces turn golden.
  • Add the moong dal and let that roast till aromatic.
  • Now add the rice and coat well with the aromatics.
  • Add water, salt and turmeric powder.
  • Mix well, change the mode to rice cooking and cover and cook till the desired time.
  • Once the cooking is done and the pressure dropped, fluff the rice.
  • The recipe is now ready to be served.

Notes

When cool, the kichadi may thicken and solidify, add more warm water to get the soft consistency.
Keyword beans and legumes, Indian vegetarian dinner, Lunch recipes
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