Sprouted Lentils Khichdi – A protein packed, healthy and wholesome dish made with sprouted whole brown or green lentils, rice, ginger, garlic and spices.
I am obsessed with lentils and beans and my collection of them in my pantry keeps growing! With their long shelf life, they come in handy for making healthy and quick protein packed meals and snacks.
I often soak and sprout a few different beans and use them during busy weekdays for meals. Sprouted lentils also have more vitamins and are easily digested. With Summer almost here, I am already enjoying the cool, crunchy and healthful sprouted mung bean salad.
Whole brown or green lentils, also known as ‘Masoor’ in India, is one of my favorite lentils. They are versatile with a mild and earthy flavor making them a great substitute for meat in some dishes.
In my post about mixed lentils and vegetable khichdi, I promised to put more khichdi recipes. So here is my another go-to khichdi recipe that makes a wholesome one pot meal. It is cooked with homemade ghee, rice, lentils, vegetables, turmeric, red chili powder and a dash of homemade garam masala for the aroma. This Instant Pot recipe is adapted from my stove top recipe that I have been using for years.
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- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 10 curry leaves optional
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 2 plum tomatoes diced
- 1 teaspoon kashmiri chili powder or any mild red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 cup brown lentils I used sprouted
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 3 cup water
- cilantro for garnish
- Turn Instant Pot to Saute(More) mode. Once the 'hot' sign displays, add ghee, cumin seeds and turmeric. Add curry leaves, ginger, garlic and onions. Mix well and cook covered with the glass lid on for 2 minutes.
- Give a quick stir and then add tomatoes. Mix well. Add red chili powder,salt and garam masala.
- Add lentils, rice and 3 cups of water. Give a quick stir.
- Close Instant Pot with pressure valve to sealing. Set Instant Pot to Manual(Hi) for 6 minutes followed by Natural Pressure Release.
- Open Instant Pot. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Enjoy hot with Raita.
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Lovely 🙂
Thank you Hans!
Do you sprouts the lentils or do you buy them sprouted? How long does it take to sprout them? Any reason to use sprouted instead of unsprouted?
Hi Adele, I sprout my lentils. It takes 2 days, 4-8 hours to soak( I soak overnight), then sprouting as long as you like. I have details on my blog on how to sprout. Sprouted lentils have more protein and are easily digestible. Although I have used unsprouted lentils in a pinch and they work fine. Just soak them for 4 hours.
I’ve been looking into sprouting lentils for health benefits. So you still cook them after they’re sprouted in the pressure cooker? I’m confused on how to use the sprouted lentils in warm dishes.
Depends on what lentils you sprouted. If it is the green lentils or masoor they taste well after cooking. Some lentils like sprouted mung beans taste great raw in salads.
I am excited! This looks terrific and something that my family would love.
Yes! Its a favorite for my family too! Post also explains how to sprout lentils too! Makes it healthier.
This is exactly the sort of meal that I like- packed with nutrition and flavour!
Me too Annika! Also, I have made this as stove-top recipe for years. Comes out equally delicious!
What is the time setting if using brown basmati rice?
22 minutes with Natural pressure release.
Recipe said 1 cup of Masoor, 1 cup of rice and 3 cups of water, just wondering if this is too much water? Can I used Masoor without been sprouted?
Hi Salwa, water ratio is right for a well cooked khichdi and yes you can use masoor without sprouting
Is the 1 cup lentils measurement for dry lentils OR soaked/sprouted lentils?
Soaked/Sprouted lentils.