Healthy Harvest Bowl

Whether as a main dish or a side, this healthy bowl shows how a few simple kitchen ingredients can create something wholesome, nutritious and delicious. The perfect high protein goodness that adds more power to your meals!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Mille Little Millet Whole Grains
• 1 tbsp oil (coconut or any cooking oil)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
• 1-2 green chilies, slit (optional)
• 1 tsp rai (mustard seeds)
• 2 tablespoons coconut, shaved
• 1/2 tsp whole black pepper
• 3-4 cashews
• A handful of curry leaves
• Salt to taste
• 2 cups water

Instructions:

• In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed millet and a pinch of salt.
• Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the millet is tender and the water is absorbed. 
• In a dry pan, toast the cashews over medium heat until they turn golden brown. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, lightly toast the shaved coconut until it is golden and aromatic. Set aside.
• In a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the rai (mustard seeds) and let them splutter. Add whole black pepper and curry leaves. Sauté for 2 minutes.
• Add the finely chopped onion and slit green chilies to the pan. Sauté until the onion turns translucent. 
• Add the cooked millet to the pan and stir well to combine with the spices. Add the toasted cashews and coconut. Mix thoroughly. Adjust salt to taste.