Barnyard Millet Pulao

• Healthy Food
• Diet Plan
• Millets

thesaladwala

29 Apr, 2024

Barnyard Millet Pulao is another nutritious grain that can be used in various recipes. Here’s a simple and tasty Barnyard Millet recipe for Barnyard Millet Pulao:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup barnyard millet
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated or finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1/2 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green beans
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
• Lemon wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions:

Preparation:


• Rinse the barnyard millet under running water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.

Cooking Barnyard Millet Pulao:

• In a deep pan or pot, heat ghee or oil over medium heat.
• Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
• Add chopped onions, green chili, grated ginger, and minced garlic (if using). Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
• Add diced carrots, green peas, and chopped green beans. Sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
• Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well.
• Add the rinsed and drained barnyard millet to the pan. Stir well to coat the grains with the spices and vegetables.
• Pour in 2 cups of water and mix everything together.
• Cover the pan with a lid and let the mixture simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until the barnyard millet is cooked and water is absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Serve:

• Once the barnyard millet is cooked, remove the pan from heat.
• Garnish the foxtail barnyard Pulao with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the pulao (optional).

Enjoy your nutritious and flavorful barnyard millet pulao as a wholesome meal! Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables and spices according to your taste preferences.