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Instant Pot Kitchari Recipe: Simple & Nutritious

This Instant Pot Kitchari recipe is a simple and nutritious dish made with basmati rice and split yellow mung beans, flavored with aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 0.5 cup split yellow mung beans
  • 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 4 cups water
  • to taste Salt
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions: 

  • Rinse the rice and mung beans under running water until the water runs clear.
  • Turn on the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the ghee or oil.
  • Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, turmeric, ground coriander, ground cumin, and minced ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the rinsed rice and mung beans, water, and salt. Stir well.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
  • Once done, allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
  • Stir the kitchari well, adjust salt if needed, and serve hot garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes:

Kitchari is a traditional Ayurvedic dish known for its detoxifying properties.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Instant Pot, Kitchari
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