Gujarati Kichdi | Picnic Kichdi

January 18, 2021

An Instant Pot recipe that has a combination of rice, lentils, spices, and vegetables slowly cooked to make one comforting Gujarati meal.

KICHDI:
5 cups water
2 cups eggplant, half peeled and then finely chopped
3/4 cup potato, finely chopped (peeling is optional)
1 cup turiya, finely chopped (peeled)
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup pigeon peas (I buy them frozen)
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped finely
3/4 cup jasmine rice, washed
1/4 cup moong dal, washed
1 cup fresh chopped cilantro (blend it into a fine paste)
1 medium tomato, diced small
corn or peanut oil (heavy)
1 blended jalapeno pepper
salt
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
2 tbsp whole raw peanuts
1 tbsp whole raw cashews
TEMPERED OIL:
corn or peanut oil (heavy)
1 cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
4 whole chili peppers
1 tsp hing
1 tbsp whole mustard seeds

KICHDI

Turn the Instant Pot on saute mode and add the 5 cups of water.

See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
1187

Sodium
887mg
36% DV

Fat
100g
154% DV

Protein
18g
36% DV

Carbs
68g
23% DV

Fiber
15g
62% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 62g 313%

Polysaturated Fat 7g 49%

Monosaturated Fat 29g 183%

Cholesterol 251mg 84%

Sodium 887mg 36%

Potassium 1018mg 29%

Protein 18g 36%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 15g 62%

Sugar 7g 14%

Vitamin A 4192IU 83%

Vitamin B6 3mg 172%

Vitamin C 109mg 182%

Calcium 166mg 16%

Iron 8mg 45%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.