
This comforting Instant Pot Kitchari Rice and Lentil Porridge are very close to my heart my mother makes Kitchari my childhood time especially when topped with lots of ghee. there are many verities of Kitchari
Instant Pot Kitchari Recipe
Today I make my Kitchari in very simple ingredients, the main two being basmati rice and small yellow lentils ( Moong Dal ). I am using a few simple spices and plenty of ghee.
You’re making this as part of a meal, you can really serve it with anything. You can serve it with a meat-based curry, vegetables, and side of (Indian pickles) you love this hot lentil rice dish!

- In an Instant Pot, press the sauté button, add dry yellow lentils ( moong dal ) dry fry 7 to 8 min. until lentils light golden and smoky smile. take it all lentils in a bowl.
- Now lentils and rice mix together, wash and soak 20 min in water.
-
Dry Roast In Pan -
Wash And Soak
- Add the ghee or oil in ( Instant Pot ) Allow it a minute to heat up, add chopped onion lightly golden fry, now add all whole spices, saute 3 min. then add ginger garlic paste mix.
- Add soak rice with lentils, mix very well.
- Add 6 cups hot water mix, add salt.
-
Onion Saute -
Add Rice And Lentils
- and Secure the lid, close the pressure valve and cook for 20 minutes at high pressure.
- Naturally, release pressure for 20 minutes. Open the valve to release any remaining pressure.
-
Add Water And Chilis -
Simmer 20 mins
After 20 min my Instant Pot Kitchari ( rice and lentil porridge ) is ready serve with (Indian pickles) TAMATAR KI CHUTNEY PAKISTANI
See Some Related Post Links Below
- KOFTA SALAN RECIPE PAKISTANI
- Original Degi Chicken Korma
- Mix Veg Dry Recipe
- Basic Chicken Curry Recipe Indian
Instant Pot Kitchari

This comforting Instant Pot Kitchari (Rice and Lentil Porridge) is very close to my heart. my mother makes Kitchari my childhood time. especially when topped with lots of ghee. there are many verities of Kitchari.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani
Ingredients
- 3 cup Basmati rice, soaked for 15–30 minutes
- 2 cup Yellow lentils ( moong dal )
- 1 tbsp Whole Cumin Seeds
- 3 Whole Black Cardamom
- 1 tsp Whole Black Peppercorn
- 2 Stick Cinnamon
- 4 Whole Cloves
- 1/2 cup Oil
- 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1 Onion Chopped
- 3 Fresh Green Chili
- Salt To Taste
- 5 cups Water
Instructions
- In an Instant Pot, Press the sauté button, add dry yellow lentils ( moong dal ) dry fry 7 to 8 min. until lentils lighth golden and smoky smile. take it all lentils in a bowl.
- Now lentils and rice mix togather, wash and soak 20 min in water.
- Add the ghee or oil in ( Instant Pot ) Allow it a minute to heat up, add chopped onion lightly golden fry, now add all whole spices, saute 3 min. then add ginger garlic paste mix.
- Add soak rice with lentils, mix very well.
- Add 6 cups hot water mix, add salt.
- and Secure the lid, close the pressure valve and cook for 20 minutes at high pressure.
- Naturally release pressure for 20 minutes. Open the valve to release any remaining pressure.
- After 20 min my Instant Pot Kitchari ( rice and lentil porridge ) is ready serve with (Indian pickles).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
Keywords: Instant Pot Kitchari (Rice and Lentil Porridge)