Kitchari
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1/2 onion
- 1 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1/2 cup moong dal rinsed in colander under cold water, and drained
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups broth * for stovetop version increase liquid to 4 cups
- 1/2 tsp (seaweed) salt
Toppings
- cilantro
- 1/2 cup cashew nuts, toasted
- mango chutney and yogurt
Instructions
Pressure Cook
- 1) Heat oil on sauté function; soften the onion for 3 minutes
- 2) Turn off sauté; stir in the ginger, garlic and curry powder
- 3) Stir in the mung dal, rice, and broth
- 4) Secure the cooker lid, seal pressure valve; cook on Manual/Pressure for 5 minutes
- 5) Vent with Quick Pressure Release and serve
Stove Top
- 1) In a large saucepan heat ghee on medium and soften the onion for 3 minutes
- 2) Stir in the ginger, garlic and curry powder to coat
- 3) Stir in the mung dal, rice, and broth and bring to the boil
- 4) Reduce the heat and cover the pot for 20-30 minutes until soft