Millet Vegetable Pulao

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mille Foxtail Millet Whole Grains
• 2 cups mixed vegetables chopped (carrots, potato, peas, beans)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tej patta (Indian bay leaf)
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 cups water
• Coriander leaves for garnishing

 Instructions

• Rinse the millet in water and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds and tej patta. Let them splutter for a few seconds.
• Add chopped onions and minced garlic and sauté until onions turn translucent.
• Add the mixed vegetables, coriander powder, garam masala and salt to taste. Sauté for a few minutes.
• Drain the water from the soaked millet and add it to the pressure cooker.
• Add 2 cups of water and mix everything well. Close the lid of the pressure cooker and let it cook on high heat for 2 whistles.
• Once the pressure releases naturally, open the lid and give it a good mix.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.