Kodo Millet Pulao

Kodo millet (Varagu) can replace rice in pulao recipes perfectly. The taste, texture, and flavour are balanced perfectly in this easy-to-make Kodo millet pulao recipe.

Just switch rice with Kodo millet to make this healthy one-pot dish perfect for lunch or dinner. It is healthier than your regular rice pulao as it is richer in fibre, protein, and antioxidants. So, try this extremely nutritious and delicious Kodo Millet pulao recipe, and let me know your feedback in the comments.

Kodo Millet Pulao Recipe

Ingredients

• Kodo millet washed and soaked – 1 cup,
• Chopped vegetables –  carrot, French beans, green peas, capsicum – 1 cup,
• onion – 1,
• ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp,
• green chili – 2,
• mint leaves – 12,
• salt – as needed;
• water – 1 & 1/2 cups,

To temper:

• Ghee/ oil – 2 tsp,
• 1 teaspoon cumin (jeera) seeds
• cinnamon – 1-inch piece,
• fennel seeds – 1 tsp and
• bay leaf – 1

To garnish

• coriander leaves

Preparation Method:

• Heat oil/ghee in a small pressure cooker. Add cinnamon, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and bay leaf.

• Stir and add onion and ginger garlic paste. Sauté till the onion turns soft and light brown.

• Add the chopped vegetables and salt and stir for 2-3 minutes. Add mint leaves.

• Now add washed and drained Kodo millet.

• Add water, bring to a boil, mix well and cook for a whistle on medium to low flame.

• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with curd or raita.

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