Lentils & Veg Rice (Instant Pot Indian Recipe)

Recipe Cooked, Photographed and Written by Praveena

PrepTime:2 mins   CookTime:8 mins   Cuisine: Indian

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Indian style, Yellow Lentils & Veg Rice, is the next recipe I made in my Instant Pot Electric Pressure cooker.

This rice recipe is called as ‘PULAGAM’ in South Indian Telugu language, which is generally made during Indian festivals (or) as breakfast item.

Pressure cooking makes it much easier, to prepare such family meals during busy week nights, quickly & mess free.

Table of Contents:

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1. Why to make ‘Lentils & Veg Rice in Instant Pot’:
2. Possible Alterations for the recipe, ‘Lentils & Veg Indian Satvik Rice’:
3. Health Benefits of ‘Indian Lentils & Veg Rice Recipe’:
4. Other recipes from my blog:
5. Step wise pics Procedure for ‘Indian style Lentils & Veg Rice in Instant Pot’:
6. Short Video Clip:
7. Tips & Storage:
8. Result:
9. Ingredients, Accessories on ‘AMAZON’ to ‘SHOP’:
10. Recipe Card & Print:

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Why to make ‘Lentils & Veg Rice in Instant Pot’:

Wanted to serve something for the family, which has more of protein & veggies in a one-pot meal.

In that case, this is one basic option to feed the whole family easily within 10 mins. 

Yellow Moong Lentils, are sweet in aroma & taste when cooked.

They are so soft in texture, hence cooking time is quite less when compared to other lentils.

In this rice dish, the yellow moong lentils are the main ingredient, without which the entire dish becomes a basic flavoured rice.

Possible Alterations for the recipe, ‘Lentils & Veg Indian Satvik Rice’:

Adding Onion & Garlic: The authentic recipe doesn’t use onion & garlic. And I prefer not to add too. This is not fried rice (or) pulao, so please do not add.

Ingredients to skip: Curry leaves is the only (not so regular) ingredient which I think can be skipped.

Rice variety to use: I have used White Basmati Rice. I have also tried this recipe with South Indian Sona Masoori rice variety with same measurements. But, any variety of rice can be used for this recipe.

Lentils to use: Masoor Dal /  Red Lentils work great for this recipe.

Stove Top Method:  Here is my detailed link for making the same recipe on stove top>> Pulagam / One pot Veg Rice with Lentils

Whole Food Plant Based options: This is very much possible for this recipe. Dump all the ingredients, add rice and water. Pressure Cook as mentioned. It works great.

Health Benefits of ‘Indian Lentils & Veg Rice Recipe’:

Yellow Moong Lentils / Dal, are a rich source of protein & iron. 

Rice is rich in starch and hence in carbohydrates too. It’s GLUTEN FREE and provides fast and active energy. Brown rice is a whole grain, so its highly nutritious than white rice. White rice, has lower arsenic levels as the outer part is removed.

Cumin / Jeera  Aids Digestion, Boosts Immune System, Treats Respiratory Disorders, Promotes Skin Health, Treats Insomnia, Prevents Diabetes, has antiviral and Antibacterial Properties and is High Source of Iron.

To conclude, this recipe is a Wholesome meal rich in Protein, Iron, Carbs & Fibre. It does has the goodness of mixed vegetables to give the essential nutrients.

We all loved it plain without any side. You can have any chutney as a side too. My Chutney recipes collection⇒ Chutney / Dip

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Before starting to cook, don’t forget to see the Tips mentioned at the end.

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Ingredients:

• White Basmati Rice – 1 cup
• Yellow Moong Dal / Yellow Split Moong Lentils – ½ cup
• Water – 1½ cups (for cooking) 
• Mixed Vegetables – 1½ cups (frozen / fresh) (chopped)
• Cashew Nuts – 10
• Fresh Ginger – 1 tablespoon (chopped)
• Green Chillies – 4 (slit length wise)
• Salt – 1½ teaspoon
• Whole Black Peppercorn  – 1 tablespoon
• Black Pepper Powder – 1 teaspoon
• Whole Cumin Seeds / Jeera – 1 tablespoon
• Turmeric Powder – ¼ teaspoon
• Fresh Coriander Leaves – handful (chopped)
• Curry Leaves – 5 (optional)
• Chopped Coriander Leaves – 2 tablespoons 
• Cooking Oil / Ghee – 2 tablespoons

Special Ingredients:

• Green Chillies
• Turmeric Powder
• Curry Leaves

Step wise pics Procedure for ‘Indian style Lentils & Veg Rice in Instant Pot’:

Rice : Water ratio for cooking in an Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker is 1:1½.

Firstly, take the rice and lentils into same bowl, wash them 2-3 times thoroughly.

Add water up to the level they are soaked well. Set the bowl aside.

Switch on the gadget, open the lid, SET to SAUTE MODE for 3 mins.

Add all these>> cooking oil / ghee, whole cumin, whole black pepper, crushed black pepper powder, curry leaves, slit green chillies, chopped ginger, cashew nuts, turmeric powder.

Sauté them until the cashew nuts turn light brown in colour. Add the mixed vegetables and salt. Mix everything.

Drain the water from the soaked rice & lentils. Transfer the rice, lentils to the pot.

Add fresh water (for cooking). Mix throughout gently, but be careful not to break the rice.

Close the lid of the cooker, close the valve, set to RICE MODE, under high pressure (OR) set to PRESSURE COOK mode, under high pressure for 5 mins.

Release the pressure naturally (NPR)  & open the lid.

Using a fork fluff up everything gently. Transfer to serving dish, garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Done!

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Tips & Storage:

• Adjust the salt & spice, as per your taste.
• This is strictly a NO Onion & NO Garlic recipe. The combination doesn’t suit much.
• If you wish to alter the moong lentils, with any other variety, you might do. But the aroma, texture& taste would definitely differ.
• Storage: This, Lentil & veg rice, stays good for 2 days at room temperature.
• It can also be stored in refrigerator for a week, and can be re-heated before serving.

Result:

• The colours seen in this, Lentils & veg rice, would undoubtedly attract anyone easily! Isn’t!?
• We all loved it plain without any side. You can have any chutney as a side too. My other Chutney recipes collection⇒ Chutney / Dip

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