INSTANT POT KITCHARI RECIPE | ONE POT VEGAN SPICED LENTIL & RICE | Vegan Richa Recipes Indian Recipe

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

split mung beans

🥗Healthier: red lentils

💰Cheaper: yellow split peas

Red lentils cook faster and are more affordable.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: homemade broth

Using water is cost-effective and allows for flavor control.

seasonal vegetables

🥗Healthier: frozen vegetables

💰Cheaper: canned vegetables

Frozen vegetables are nutritious and convenient.

Rinse basmati rice and split mung beans under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak basmati rice and split mung beans in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Add rinsed basmati rice, split mung beans, and spices to the Instant Pot.

Add water or vegetable broth to the Instant Pot and stir well.

Seal the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.

Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before quick-releasing any remaining pressure.

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