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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:
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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:
300
kcal
Carbohydrates:
60
g
Protein:
10
g
Fat:
3
g
Saturated Fat:
1
g
Cholesterol:
5
mg
Sodium:
500
mg
Potassium:
400
mg
Fiber:
8
g
Sugar:
1
g
Vitamin A:
100
IU
Vitamin C:
5
mg
Calcium:
50
mg
Iron:
3
mg
Keywords:
Keyword
Instant Pot, Kitchari
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