Instant Pot Vegetable Khichdi (Mix Vegetable Lentil Rice)

Name: Instant Pot Vegetable Khichdi (Mix Vegetable Lentil Rice)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ghee ((or oil)); 1 bay leaf; 2 cloves; 1/2 inch cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 medium onion (finely chopped); 1 tablespoon ginger and garlic (minced); 1 green chili (sliced); 1 medium tomato (finely chopped); 2 cups mixed veggies ((green peas, carrot, green beans, cauliflower)); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; salt; 1/2 cup basmati rice ((you can also use sona masuri)); 1/2 cup split yellow moong dal ((you can also use split green moong dal)); 3 cups water ((1/2 cup extra to adjust consistency)); 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 tablespoons coriander leaves

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

Vegetable Khichdi (or Masala Khichdi) recipe is one-pot ultimate comfort food prepared with rice, moong dal/lentils, mixed veggies, and some basic Indian spices in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker or Stovetop.

Updated at: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:14:11 GMT