Instant Pot Vegetable Daliya

5 from 6 votes

Instant Pot Vegetable Daliya

Cracked wheat pilaf or instant pot vegetable daliya is a simple and nutritious breakfast choice. This savory Indian porridge is spiced with Indian spices and made healthier using vegetables. Furthermore, this yummy and indulgent breakfast is vegan, healthy, and keeps you full until lunch.

Prep: 10

Cook: 10

Total: 20

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Egg-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: SERVINGS

Calories: 148kcal

Author: Ruchi

Ingredients

1 cup Cracked Wheat - Daliya
1 medium onion chopped
¾ cup Carrots, diced
¾ cup Frozen Peas
¾ cup Red bell pepper, diced
1 medium Tomato, chopped
½ teaspoon Mustard seeds
½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
½ teaspoon Crushed red chili flakes or Red chili powder
¾ teaspoon Corriander Powder
2 teaspoons Lemon Juice (optional)
2 cups Water
1½ tablespoon Oil

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Rinse the dalia under tap water. Rub the grains between your fingers to get rid of all the dirt.
Transfer the Dalia to a strainer and drain the water completely. Set it aside.
Heat the Instant Pot in 'SAUTE MODE' and add oil. Add mustard seeds and as they start to crackle add onions.
Add frozen peas and carrots.
Sauté for 2-3 minutes until carrots are fork-tender.
Add tomato and red bell pepper.
Add daliya/cracked wheat.
Time to add salt and all the spices.
Pour in water.
Mix it well.
Close the lid with the valve/whistle in sealing position. Change the Instant Pot setting to 'MANUAL OR PRESSURE COOK MODE' and allow it to cook for 6 minutes on high pressure.
After the Instant Pot beeps, do a 'Quick Pressure Release'. A quick pressure release is when you bring the valve/whistle to the venting position and allow the steam to release quickly.
After the PIN (close to the valve) drops in, carefully open the Instant Pot. Fluff it with a fork.
Add lemon juice, and serve hot.

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Notes

Frequently asked questions

How can I pair Vegetable Dalia recipe?

You can serve it with yogurt or raita, papad, and pickle.

Can I add topping to my Dalia?

If you like crunchy toppings, you can top it with fried peanuts, cashew nuts, or thin sev.

How to store Vegetable Dalia Khichdi?

You can easily store the leftover Dalia in a refrigerator for about three days. Move it to an airtight container and stack it in the fridge to be used later.

It is freezer-friendly as it is an excellent make-ahead meal. Daliya keeps well for two weeks. The day it needs to be used, defrost the required serving size and reheat with an extra splash of water. The porridge needs to be transferred to a freezer-safe container if you plan to freeze it.

Can I freeze this Instant Pot Vegetable broken wheat porridge?

Yes, this is a freezer-friendly recipe, as it is an excellent make-ahead meal. You can make a large batch, cool it before transferring it to the freezer-safe container, and slide it into the freezer.

Daliya keeps well for about 2 weeks in the freezer. Defrost the required serving size and transfer the dalia to a pan when needed.

Place the pan over medium heat and add a splash of water for an even reheating. Serve immediately.

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