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Prep time
10 minutes
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Cook time
12 minutes
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Serves
6
Author Notes
Instant Pot Quinoa Khichdi is a healthy take on a traditional Indian comfort food. It is prepared in an Instant Pot with rice and lentils, spiced with turmeric, paprika, and a hint of cinnamon and cloves. —WarriorInTheKitchen
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Ingredients
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1 tablespoon
avocado oil
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2
whole dry chili peppers
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4
whole cloves
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1/2
cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
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1/2 teaspoon
cumin seeds
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1/2 teaspoon
mustard seeds (rai)
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3/4 cup
quinoa
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3/4 cup
mung (moong) dal
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1/2 teaspoon
turmeric
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1 teaspoon
salt
Directions
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Wash and strain quinoa and mung dal and set aside.
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Press 'Saute' mode on Instant Pot.
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Add avocado oil, dry chili pepper, cinnamon stick pieces, cloves, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds.
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Once heated, the mustard seeds will 'pop'. Add the washed and strained quinoa and dal.
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Add water, salt and turmeric and mix well.
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Close the lid on the IP. Press 'Cancel' and then 'Multigrain'. Set time to 12 min. Move valve to 'Sealing' position.
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