Easy Kitchari (Instant Pot Friendly!)

Name: Easy Kitchari (Instant Pot Friendly!)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp coconut or avocado oil ((or sub coconut milk for oil-free)); 2 tsp whole cumin seeds ((or sub half as much ground cumin)); 1 tsp whole mustard seeds ((or sub half as much mustard powder)); 2 ½ Tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger; 1 medium carrot, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup basmati white rice; 3/4 cup split yellow moong dal ((or sub red lentils, but kitchari is typically made with mung beans)); 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground turmeric ((plus more to taste)); 3/4 tsp sea salt ((plus more to taste)); 3 ½ cups water; 1/2 cup light coconut milk ((optional // for creaminess, richness // sub more water if omitting)); 1-2 Tbsp coconut aminos ((optional // for depth of flavor)); Cilantro; Lemon or lime juice; Steamed kale ((or other steamed or roasted vegetables)); Roasted sweet potatoes; Naan ((or gluten-free)); Green curry paste

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Delicious, easy, Ayurvedic-inspired kitchari that’s Instant Pot friendly! Comforting, nourishing, and infused with warming spices. Just 1 pot and 30 minutes required!

Updated at: Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:05:12 GMT