Chana Dal/ Split Chickpeas Lentil Khichdi
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.
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Equipment
Ingredients
Main
- ½ cup Rice
- ½ cup Chana dal split Bengal gram
- Water – 3–3½ cups adjust for texture
- 1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
Spices & aromatics
- 1½ tbsp Ghee or oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 pinch Asafoetida hing – a pinch
- 1 Green chili finely chopped (optional)
- Salt – to taste
Instructions
HOW TO MAKE CHANA DAL KHICHDI IN INSTANT POT:
- 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.
HOW TO MAKE CHANA DAL KHICHDI ON STOVE-TOP:
- 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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Nutrition Facts
Chana Dal/ Split Chickpeas Lentil Khichdi
Serving Size
4 grams
Amount per Serving
Calories
168
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Sodium
41
mg
2
%
Potassium
37
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
34
g
11
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
7
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
53
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notes
If you like you can also add all the whole spices in a muslin cloth and tie a knot, and add it in the Instant Pot.
Channa Dal can easily be cooked with rice in Instant Pot in 4 minutes. No need to increase the time, as when cooked alone Channa Dal takes 15 minutes.
Pairs great with Yogurt/Raita, Achaar (Indian Pickles), or even Aloo Rasedar.
I have made this recipes using Instant Pot Duo60 6QT 7-in-1 Multi-Cooker.
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