Chana Dal Khichdi is a one-pot meal made with rice and chana dal (split chickpeas) along with some spices. You can easily make this recipe in Instant Pot. Chana Dal Khichdi pair nicely with Yogurt/Raita, Achaar (Indian Pickle), or with Aloo Rasedar.
This is one of the popular rice recipes to make at lunch and is one of my Family favorites. This dish is healthy, super yummy, and nutritious and also one of the easiest ones to make in Instant Pot. This dish doesn't require a whole lot of ingredients, and hence an easy quick lunch recipe.
This rice recipe is made using split black chickpeas and so super healthy. I like to pair it with stuffed Mirchi pickle, pickle and rice together just compliment each other so well. This is my favorite easy & filling weekend brunch recipe and everyone in my family enjoys it.
HOW TO MAKE CHANA DAL KHICHDI
Khichdi is a dish made with lentils and rice, can also be made using millet - Khichdi is basically a salty version of porridge. You can use any dal or grain to make this dish. You can make khichdi with Dalia, rice, brown rice, millet, etc and easily get ready in under 20 minutes.
I usually like eating it in lunch with yogurt, or achaar, and also pair great with Aloo Rasedar. I usually make Aloo Rasedar in good quantity and use leftover with this khichdi.
MAKING KHICHDI WITH CHANA DAL
Chana Dal - Chana Dal is a bit hard to cook and takes a little more time to cook than easy to make Split Yellow Lentils. I first soak it in water for 10-15 minutes, before making this recipe.
Then I add soaked lentils and rice with some whole spices and pressure cook in Instant Pot. Even though this is easy to make the recipe, but the taste of Chana Dal/ Split Chickpea Lentils makes this khichdi so special.
WHAT CAN YOU ADD IN CHANA DAL KHICHDI
Ingredients that I use:
- Rice
- Lentils
- Whole Spices
- Bay Leaf
- Indian Spices
Chana Dal Khichdi is a very simple recipe so you don't want to add a lot of spices. The main flavor comes from the lentils. Apart from the spices, you can definitely add some veggies to make it healthier and elevate the flavor of khichdi. You can dd carrots, peas, green beans, potatoes, cauliflower, etc just before pressure cooking.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1 - RINSE THE LENTILS: The first step is to rinse the lentils and soak for 15-20 minutes. But if in hurry you can also skip the step, but if you have time then I would recommend soaking the lentils.
STEP 2 - SAUTE THE WHOLE SPICES: You can also add whole spices later but sauteing them makes the khichdi more aromatic & flavorful.
STEP 3 - ADD RICE & LENTILS: Next add rinsed & soaked lentils & rice in the pressure cooker along with water. You can adjust the quantity as needed. You can also add some veggies (if you want) to make khichdi healthier.
STEP 4 - PRESSURE COOK: Close the lid and pressure cook for 4 minutes in the Instant Pot and let the pressure release naturally.
STEP 5 - ADJUST & SERVE: Once pressure is release fluff it with a spoon. Adjust the seasoning (if needed). Serve with yogurt or Indian pickle or green chutney.
- VEGETABLE BIRYANI
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- GREEN CHUTNEY
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- ALOO MATAR
- VEGETABLE KORMA
Chana Dal/ Split Chickpeas Lentil Khichdi
Ingredients
- ½ cup Rice
- ½ cup Chana dal split Bengal gram
- Water – 3–3½ cups adjust for texture
- 1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 1½ tbsp Ghee or oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 pinch Asafoetida hing – a pinch
- 1 Green chili finely chopped (optional)
- Salt – to taste
Equipment
Method
- Add Oil to the inner pot of Instant Pot, and press Saute. When the oil is hot add all the Whole Spices, and fry for 1-2 minutes and keep stirring.
- Add Cumin Seeds, and when they change color, add Ginger-Garlic Paste, green chili, and fry for 1-2 minutes, till the raw smell disappears.
- Add soaked rice and lentil to the pot and mix evenly. Add salt & water to the pot, and close lid.
- With vent the sealing position, pressure cook for 4 minutes. When timer beeps do NPR (No Pressure Release) for 10 minutes and then Quick Release (meaning turn vent to the venting position).
- When pressure is released and the valve goes down the open lid. Lightly fluff the rice using a fork until everything is combined well and serve with Yogurt or any Indian Pickle.
- In a stove-top pressure cooker add oil at medium heat. When the oil is hot add all the Whole Spices, and fry for 1-2 minutes and keep stirring.
- Add Cumin Seeds, and when they change color and add Ginger-Garlic Paste and fry for 1-2 minutes, till the raw smell disappears.
- Add soaked rice and lentil to the pot and mix evenly. Add salt & water to the pot, and close lid. Pressure cooker for 3 whistles at medium heat and let pressure release naturally.
- When pressure is released then open the lid. Lightly fluff the rice using a fork until everything is combined well and serve with Yogurt or any Indian Pickle.
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