Foxtail Millet Fried Rice

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Foxtail Millet Fried Rice

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :2 Hr 0 Min

Cook Time : 20 Min

Total Time : 2 Hr 20 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 3
  • 1/2 cup foxtail millet, soaked for 2-3 hours


  • 3/4 cup mixed veggies (beans, carrot, peas, etc. chopped)


  • 2 tbsp. ghee


  • 1 tbsp. oil


  • 1-2 dry red chilies


  • 1 tsp. mustard seeds


  • 1 tsp; urad dal


  • 1 tsp. ginger, chopped


  • 1 tsp. garlic, chopped


  • 1-2 onion, sliced


  • 1 sprig curry leaves


  • 1-2 slit green chilies


  • 1 tsp. salt or to taste '


  • 1 tsp;. lime juice


  • 1 tbsp. chopped coriander leaves


Directions

  • Bring sufficient quantity of water and 1/2 tsp. salt to ta boil Add the soaked and drained millet and cook on a medium flame till soft. Drain and keep aside to cool.
  • Heat oil and ghee in a pan. Temper with mustard seeds and dry red chilies. After it stops spluttering, add the urad dal, ginger and garlic. Saute for a few seconds.
  • Then add the onion, curry leaves and green chilies. Continue to stir fry till light brown. Add all the chopped veggies and salt.
  • Mix well and cook, covered on a low flame till all the veggies are soft. Add the millet and combine everything well. Saute for 1-2 minutes and switch off the flame.
  • Add a dash of lime and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve as it is or with raita.