This millet pulao is a very basic type pulao that uses millet instead of rice. Although it uses millet, it still maintains the same philosophy of pulao. The grains should be individually separate and not boiled down into a mush or gruel. Before you incorporate spices and seasoning, this dish maintains a pretty neutral flavor profile. It is one of the dishes that you can make taste however you wish. Using the one pot one shot method will allow you to easily and quickly experiment with different flavors and styles of this pulao.
Health Benefits
Millet is one of the less popular grains to eat but has been making a comeback as of late. That’s a great thing for everyone’s health because millet has a lot of health benefits to offer people. It can help improve your body’s heart health and protect against cardiovascular disease, as well as prevent diabetes. It also helps to improve the body’s digestive system and lower the risk of cancer. Millet also works to detoxify the body and boost the body’s immune system, making it an all-around health positive food.
Ingredients
cup millet: 1
cup fresh peas : 1/2
cup mixed vegetables – chopped : 1/2
onion – chopped: 1
chilies – slit : 2
tsp oil: 2
tsp ginger-garlic paste: 1
salt to taste
tsp garam masala: 1/2
cups water: 2
How To Make Millet Pulao
- Add millet, fresh peas, onion, chilies, oil, mixed vegetables, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, salt to taste, and water to pressure cooker.
- Cook on high for 2 whistles.
- Wait for a few minutes to open the pressure cooker.
- Fluff pulao with a fork.
Trivia
Millet originated on the African continent.