I have a habit of stocking new types of food items which are otherwise not included in our daily food. I am fond of trying new recipes with different grains and vegetables. If any of these recipes are liked by all , then it starts visiting us more often in the meal plans. Being a working mom due to the hectic schedules , these new food grains or vegetables often take a back seat in the kitchen and at times end up in trash. When I shopped for foxtail millet this time, I was determined to try a recipe and ended up in making Pulav. We liked it and found it as a good replacement for rice.
Ingredients
- 1 cup foxtail millet
- 3 cups water
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 1.5 cup mixed vegetables chopped (potato, carrot, beans, green peas, small onion sliced)
- 10-12 mint leaves finely chopped
- 1 inch ginger finely chopped
Seasoning Ingredients
- 2 bay leaf
- 4 green cardamoms
- 8 cloves
- 2 inch cinammon
Preparation
- Wash and soak the millets in warm water for 1 hour. Drain the millets and keep aside.
Method
- Heat oil. Add all the seasoning ingredients and saute for a minute.
- Add finely chopped ginger and saute for a minute.
- Add the chopped vegetables and mint leaves. Saute for 3-4 minutes till the raw smell goes away.
- Add water and salt. Bring it to boil.
- Add the millets to the boiling water.
- Cook covered on a medium flame till the millets are completely cooked and there is no more water.
- Serve hot with raita or pickle.
Note
- Always serve the pulav warm.