Pressure cooker khichdi with moong dal and rice
Soft, comforting rice and yellow lentils with a cumin and ginger tarka, made in one pot in 40 minutes.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.75 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 280kcal
- 42.8gcarbs
- 4.2gof which sugars
- 8.4gfat
- 2.2gsaturates
- 7.6gprotein
- 5gfibre
- 0.2gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the ghee on the Sauté setting. Add the cumin and mustard seeds and let them pop for 30 seconds. Stir in the asafoetida, ginger and green chillies for 30 seconds.
1 min - 2
Add the tomatoes and turmeric and cook for 3 minutes until they break down.
3 min - 3
Add the rinsed rice and lentils, the water and 1 tsp salt. Stir well and scrape the bottom so nothing sticks.
- 4
Lock the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook at high pressure for 8 minutes. It takes about 8 minutes to come up to pressure first.
8 min - 5
Let the pressure drop naturally for 10 minutes (natural release). A quick release can make the starchy water spit from the valve. Then open the valve and lid.
10 min - 6
Stir in the peas, which will thaw in the heat, and the lemon juice. The khichdi should be soft and porridge like, so add a splash of hot water if you like it looser. Scatter with coriander.
- 7
No pressure cooker? Simmer everything in a covered heavy pan for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring now and then and adding a little more water if it gets thick.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
