Foxtail Millet Fried Rice

Introduce

Chef :

Bethica Das

Foxtail Millet Fried Rice

#ml - This amazing grain is diabetic and heart friendly as it contains a lot of antioxidants. It helps in reducing blood sugar levels, has healthy carbs, dietary fiber, calcium, iron and is a good substitute to rice and wheat. So it is recommended to include it in our daily diet. Many yummy dishes can be prepared with it.

Ingredient

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 (split black gram)

1 tsp.

ginger, chopped

1 tsp.

garlic, chopped

1-2

onion, sliced

1 sprig

curry leaves

1-2

slit green chilies

1 tsp.

lime juice

1 tbsp.

chopped coriander leaves

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Bring sufficient quantity of water and 1/2 tsp. salt to a boil Add the soaked and drained millet and cook on a medium flame till soft. Drain and keep aside to cool.

* Step 2

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. Sauté for a few seconds.

* Step 3

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.