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khichdi served in a white bowl with yogurt and pickles
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5 from 3 votes

Pav Bhaji Khichdi

One Pot GF and vegetarian meal made with rice, lentils, veggies and warming spices
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Archana Mundhe

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon ghee or oil for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ½ cup yellow onion finely diced
  • ¼ cup red pepper finely diced
  • ¼ cup green pepper finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons pav bhaji masala
  • 2½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 tomato diced
  • ½ cup cauliflower cut into 1-inch florets
  • 1 small potato diced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste optional
  • ¼ cup green peas
  • ½ cup short grain rice rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup moong daal rinsed and drained
  • 3½ cups water
  • ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped

Optional

  • ghee for serving

Instructions

  • Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and heat ghee or oil.
  • Add cumin seeds and cook them until they start to sizzle, about 30 seconds.
  • Add onion and peppers and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Next add, ginger garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, pav bhaji masala, and salt and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Add tomatoes, potatoes, cauliflower, green peas and tomato paste (if using). Mix well.
  • Add rinsed rice and lentils, water, and give a quick stir.
  • Close teh Instant Pot lid and pressure cook on rice mode. If your Instant Pot does not have a "Rice" preset, you can also pressure cook for 6 minutes followed by natural pressure release.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Video

Notes

  • Khichdi is best served fresh. As it cools down it will continue to thicken. Any leftovers can be refrigerated for 2 to 3 days. To reheat microwave and top with some ghee.
  • For a vegan or dairy-free option, skip ghee and cook khichdi in neutral oil
  • Pav Bhaji Masala adds authentic flavors to this dish. You can buy it from Indian grocery stores or try my homemade pav bhaji masala recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 1533mg | Potassium: 705mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 840IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg
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