Sprouted Jowar Pulao | Delicious Sorghum Pulao

October 25, 2024

Sprouted Jowar Pulao – a flavourful, delicious nutrient packed meal.

If you’re looking to add jowar (sorghum) to your diet , Sprouted Jowar Pulao is the perfect dish to start with. This wholesome pulao combines the goodness of sprouted jowar with vibrant vegetables and aromatic spices, creating a meal that’s not only rich in flavor but also packed with nutrition.

Whether you’re trying to eat healthier or exploring new grains, this pulao made with sprouted jowar is a perfect choice.

Jowar or sorghum, is a superfood known for its high nutritional value. Sprouting it boosts its nutrient profile further and also makes it easier to digest .

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About Sprouted Jowar Pulao

Sprouted Jowar Pulao is a nutritious and flavourful dish that combines sprouted jowar with vegetables and spices. Jowar, a gluten-free grain rich in nutrients, becomes easy to digest when sprouted. This pulao serves as a great alternative to traditional rice-based dishes, making it perfect for those looking to incorporate more millets into their diet. This pulao is light, yet filling making it ideal for lunchj or dinner. It can be enjoyed on its own or paired with raitia, chutney or salad.

List of ingredients to make Sprouted Jowar Pulao

Jowar
Veggies : Onion, tomato ,Carrot and green peas
Spices : ginger garlic and green chilly paste, cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves, turmeric powder, red chilly powder, cumin coriander powder and garam masaland chopped coriander leaves.
Other ingredients : oil and salt

Step-wise recipe with instructions

Wash and soak jowar for 10 to 12 hours.

After 12 hrs, drain the water . Place the jowar in a strainer. Keep it on a small bowl. Cover it and keep aside for 12 hours to sprout.

Transfer the sprouted jowar to a pressure cooker. Add 2 cups of water, salt and cook for 8 to 10 whistles.

Keep cooked jowar aside.

Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf and cloves. Saute for few seconds.

Add ginger garlic chilly chilly paste and saute.

Add chopped onion and saute.

Add chopped tomato and saute.

Add chopped carrot and fresh peas. Add ¼ cup water and cover the pan. Cook on low heat till the veggies turn tender.

Add turmeric powder, red chilly powder, cumin coriander powder and garam masala. Mix well.

Add cooked jowar and mix well. Add salt if required. Cover and cook for 2 minutes.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve Jowar Pulao with raita.

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