One Pot Vegan/Vegetarian Rice and Lentils Dish - Kh

Name: One Pot Vegan/Vegetarian Rice and Lentils Dish - Khichdi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup basmati rice (white); ½ cup mung beans (yellow split variety); 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 2 sticks cinnamon; 2 cloves; ½ teaspoon asafetida powder; 1 red chili (optional); 1 cup mixed vegetables, chopped (frozen or fresh, use firm veggies only like carrots, peas, greenbeans) (optional); 1 potato, quartered (optional); 2 tablespoons ghee or 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons vegan margarine

Servings: persons

½ cup basmati rice (white)
½ cup mung beans (yellow split variety)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin seed
2 sticks cinnamon
2 cloves
½ teaspoon asafetida powder
1 red chili (optional)
1 cup mixed vegetables, chopped (frozen or fresh, use firm veggies only like carrots, peas, greenbeans) (optional)
1 potato, quartered (optional)
2 tablespoons ghee or 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons vegan margarine

1
Wash mung and rice together in a few changes of water.
2
Place in pressure cooker.
3
Put sufficient water in the pressure cooker, in my cooker i use 2 cups of water for the 1/2 cups rice and 1/2 cup mung).
4
Put all other ingredients in, except for cumin, ghee, chillies and asafetida.
5
Cook for 3 whistles (roughly 5 minutes after cooker has gained full pressure).
6
Let it cool down, and you can do this by running the closed cooker under cold water to facilitate faster cooling.
7
Heat ghee in pan, add chilli and cumin and asafetida, fry for a few seconds and mix into khichdi.
8
Serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup basmati rice (white), ½ cup mung beans (yellow split variety), 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon turmeric, and more.

Yes, One Pot Vegan/Vegetarian Rice and Lentils Dish - Khichdi 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

One Pot Vegan/Vegetarian Rice and Lentils Dish - Khichdi

Tips for the best results

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