Khichdi is a popular Indian dish known for being healthy, balanced, and easy to digest. This version is made using an Instant Pot and includes a variety of ingredients that enhance its flavor and nutritional value. It's perfect for a lazy Sunday lunch and can be paired with raita, mashed potatoes, and fried paneer.
1: Wash rice and lentils. Soak for 20 mins.
2: Start instant pot on sauté mode.
3: Add oil. After a minute, add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, star anise, and cumin seeds.
4: Once cumin seeds crackle, add crushed garlic.
5: After a minute, stir in onion. Sauté for 2 mins. If adding veggies, add them now and sauté for a few mins.
6: Add Asafoetida and stir for a few seconds.
7: Stir in tomatoes, cook for 2 mins, keeping stirring.
8: Add peas, rice, and lentil. Stir for a minute, then add 3 cups of water.
9: Add salt, turmeric, and Garam Masala (optional).
10: Secure the lid, close the pressure valve and set on pressure cook mode for 15 mins.
11: Release the pressure naturally. Open the lid and garnish with fresh cilantro.
12: Your khichdi is ready. You can add a dollop of ghee or butter if you like.
13: Eat it with mashed potatoes, papad, chips, pickles, raita or chutney.
