Last updated on August 19th, 2024 at 03:55 pm
Overview
Millet Curd Rice is a nutritious twist on the classic curd rice. It combines millet with curd (yogurt) to create a dish that’s not only tasty but also packed with health benefits. Perfect for a light meal or as a side dish!
Cook Time
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- Millet: 1 cup (any variety such as pearl millet, finger millet, or foxtail millet)
- Curd (Yogurt): 1 cup
- Water: 2 cups (for cooking millet)
- Salt: to taste
- Mustard Seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Cumin Seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Green Chilies: 2, finely chopped
- Ginger: 1 inch, grated
- Curry Leaves: 8-10 leaves
- Chopped Coriander Leaves: 2 tablespoons
- Chopped Cilantro (Coriander Leaves): for garnish
- Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Optional: 1/4 cup grated carrots, 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
Method
- Cook the Millet:
- Rinse the millet thoroughly under running water.
- In a saucepan, add the rinsed millet and 2 cups of water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.
- Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the millet is tender and water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Prepare the Tempering:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add cumin seeds, chopped green chilies, and grated ginger. Sauté for a minute.
- Add curry leaves and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- Combine Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked millet with curd.
- Add the prepared tempering to the millet and curd mixture.
- Mix well. If desired, add grated carrots and chopped cucumber for extra crunch and nutrition.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve the millet curd rice warm or chilled.
Tips:
- You can adjust the consistency of the curd rice by adding more or less curd, depending on your preference.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or spices.
Enjoy this healthy and delicious millet curd rice as a nutritious meal option!