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Quick Instant Pot Khichdi with Protein Oats

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This comforting Instant Pot khichdi combines protein oats, rice, and mung dal into a hearty one-pot meal packed with flavor and nutrition. Perfect for busy weeknights, it cooks quickly and pairs beautifully with yogurt and ghee.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup protein oats
  • ½ cup Basmati rice, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup mung dal (split yellow lentils), rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon oil or ghee
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ⅛ teaspoon hing (asafoetida)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon green chili, minced (optional)
  • ⅓ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns (optional)
  • 1 cup mixed frozen vegetables (optional)
  • 2½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3½ cups water
  • Ghee, for serving
  • 2 cups Greek yogurt (FAGE Total 2%)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil or ghee in the Instant Pot on sauté mode. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter for 2–3 minutes.
  2. Stir in cumin seeds and hing, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add tomatoes, garlic, green chili, turmeric, black peppercorns, salt, and frozen vegetables if using. Stir well.
  5. Add the rinsed rice, mung dal, protein oats, and water. Mix thoroughly.
  6. Close the Instant Pot lid and set the pressure valve to sealing. Select the Rice setting or pressure cook on high for 6 minutes.
  7. Allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes before opening the lid.
  8. Serve hot with a drizzle of ghee and a side of Greek yogurt.

Notes

  • Skip the green chili for a kid-friendly version.
  • Add extra water for a softer, porridge-like consistency.
  • Frozen peas, carrots, and beans work well as mixed vegetables.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat with a splash of water to loosen the texture.

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