Chilka Urad Dal Khichdi in Instant Pot
Makar Sankranti Special, Chilka Urad dal/Split Black Gram Khichdi. Chilka Urad and Rice cooked in desi ghee for one comforting and wholesome meal. Instant Pot Method.
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Basmati Rice
- ½ Cup Chilka Urad Dal/Split Black Gram Lentil
- 1 tbsp Desi Ghee
- ½ tsp Hing/ Asafetida
- 1 tsp Jeera/Cumin Seeds
- 1 tbsp Ginger+ Green Chilli paste/finely chopped
- ½ tsp Turmeric Powder optional
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak Lentils and Rice for at least half and hour before cooking.½ Cup Basmati Rice, ½ Cup Chilka Urad Dal/Split Black Gram Lentil
- Finely chop or make a coarse paste of ginger and green chillies.1 tbsp Ginger+ Green Chilli paste/finely chopped
- Set the sauté mode on and adjust the temperature to high. When the ghee/oil is hot, add asafoetida and cumin seeds and saute.1 tbsp Desi Ghee, ½ tsp Hing/ Asafetida, 1 tsp Jeera/Cumin Seeds
- Add rice and lentils and salt and mix. Add water above 1 inches above the khichdi. You can add Turmeric also in this step.½ tsp Turmeric Powder optional, Salt to taste
- Also, add chopped vegetables(potatoes, carrots, peas, cauliflower etc) if you want.
- Cancel the saute mode and set on the pressure cooker mode. Close the lid and set the timer to 5 minutes(high) and start the timer.
- Once done, wait for another 5 minutes and then release the pressure(quick release pressure).
- Check for the consistency of Khichdi, adjust water if required. Add ¼ cup more water if you don't want it dry kind and cook for 2-3 mins more. Keep stirring in between. Or, Cook in Sauté Mode for another 2-3 mins if there is more water.
- Enjoy hot Khichdi with curd/yogurt/buttermilk. Add more ghee to enhance the taste.
Notes
I have Instant Pot Ultra Model, the process remains same for cooking khichdi in other Instant Pot models, only the display is different.
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