Instant Pot Bengali Red Lentil, Potato, Pea, And Cauliflower Risotto Recipe

Name: Instant Pot Bengali Red Lentil, Potato, Pea, And Cauliflower Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 3/4 cup red/orange split lentils; 1/2 cup basmati or kalajira rice; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon salt or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon powdered turmeric; 2 cups cauliflower, cut into large pieces, about 3/4 or a medium sized cauliflower; 1 medium yukon gold potato peeled and quartered, or 2 baby red potatoes halved; 1./2 cups frozen green peas; 1 tablespoon ghee or coconut oil; 1.5 teaspoons whole cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup red/orange split lentils
1/2 cup basmati or kalajira rice
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/2 teaspoon powdered turmeric
2 cups cauliflower, cut into large pieces, about 3/4 or a medium sized cauliflower
1 medium yukon gold potato peeled and quartered, or 2 baby red potatoes halved
1./2 cups frozen green peas
1 tablespoon ghee or coconut oil
1.5 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

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["1. Set the Instant Pot on Saute mode and heat the oil for about 1 minute, then add the onion and saute until they turn golden, about 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the lentils, rice, cumin, coriander, ginger, cayenne pepper powder, salt, and turmeric. Add the cauliflower, potato, and 4 cups of water and stir well.", "Press Cancel to turn off Saute mode, close the lid, and set the Instant Pot on Manual Low Pressure mode for 4 minutes.", "When cooking time is complete, allow for Natural Pressure Release for 10 to 15 minutes, then use Quick Release for any residual pressure.", "Once pressure is released, open pot and stir rice mixture well. Set the Instant Pot to Saute mode and stir in the green peas and cook for 1 minute.", "5. To finish, heat the ghee or coconut oil in a small pan, add the cumin seeds, crushed red pepper, if using, and whole dried red chilies and cook until the mixture crackles and is fragrant, being careful not to burn the crushed red pepper. Pour the fragrant mixture over the khichuri and gently stir. Sprinkle on the lime juice and garnish with cilantro before serving."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 red onion, thinly sliced, 3/4 cup red/orange split lentils, 1/2 cup basmati or kalajira rice, and more.

Yes, Instant Pot Bengali Red Lentil, Potato, Pea, And Cauliflower Risotto falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Instant Pot Bengali Red Lentil, Potato, Pea, And Cauliflower Risotto

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