Instant Pot Kitchari / Khichdi
Ingredients:
1 cup Basmati rice
1 cup moong dal
2 tablespoon ghee (use store-bought or homemade ghee)
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
¼ teaspoon asafetida (hing)
½ inch ginger minced or grated
1 teaspoon turmeric
1½-2 teaspoon salt adjust as per taste
7 cups water
¼ cup cilantro
Optional ingredients:
2 cups vegetables
½ teaspoon garam masala
Directions:
Wash the rice and moong dal thoroughly in running water 2 to 3 times. Drain all the water and soak it in fresh water for 5-10 minutes.
Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and add the ghee.
Once it heats, add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Next, add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, hing, and ginger. Saute for a few seconds.
Drain all the water from the rice and dal. Add it to Instant Pot along with turmeric powder and salt.
Add the water and give it a good mix.
Secure the lid and pressure cook for 6 minutes. Do a natural pressure release.
Open the lid and add cilantro. Mix well and serve warm.
