How to Make Foxtail Millet Pulao with Specific Vegetables and Spices
To make Foxtail Millet Pulao, you will need the following specific vegetables and spices:
Ingredients:
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Vegetables: 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as carrots, beans, peas, and potatoes)
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- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 2-3 cloves
- 1-inch cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
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- 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, slit
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 4 cups water or vegetable broth
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Cooking Instructions:
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- Rinse the foxtail millet thoroughly and soak it in water for about 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Chop the vegetables and keep them ready.
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- Heat ghee or oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
- Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Sauté until they splutter.
- Add the chopped onion and green chili. Sauté until the onion turns golden brown.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
- Add the chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft and mushy.
- Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala. Mix well.
- Add the mixed vegetables and sauté for a few minutes.
- Add the soaked and drained foxtail millet. Mix well to coat the millet with the spices and vegetables.
- Pour in the water or vegetable broth and add salt to taste. Stir well.
- Close the pressure cooker lid and cook on medium heat for 2 whistles. Once done, let the pressure release naturally.
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- Open the pressure cooker and fluff the millet pulao with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with raita or any side dish of your choice.