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Foxtail Millets Pulao | Oil-free Millets Pulao

a savoury dish made using foxtail millets, veggies andspices.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Foxtail Millets Pulao, Kangni pulao, Kangni recipes, Millets Pulao, oil-free millets pulao, Oil-free millets recipes
Prep Time 7 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • ½ cup foxtail millets
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 bay leaf
  • a small piece of cinnamon
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 green cardamom
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small tomato, chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 green chilly, chopped
  • ½ cup fresh green peas
  • ½ cup chopped carrot
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp red chilly powder
  • ½ tsp cumin coriander powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • salt to taste
  • 1 ¼ cup water
  • chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions

  • Wash and soak foxtail millets in water for 6 to 7 hours.
  • After 6 hours, drain the water and keep soaked millets aside.
  • Heat a pan, Add cumin seeds.
  • When the seeds start crackling, add bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon and green cardamom, Saute for few seconds.
  •  Add onion slices, Sprinkle a pinch of salt and saute till onions turn soft.
  • Add chopped tomato, chopped green chilly, ginger garlic paste and saute.
  •  Add green peas and chopped carrot. Mix well.
  • Add turmeric powder, red chilly powder, cumin coriander powder, garam masala and salt. Mix well.
  • Add soaked millets and water. Cook on high heat till the water comes to a roaring boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pan and cook for 10 to 12 minutes. 
  • Garnish with chopped corianderleaves. Serve hot with curds/ raita.