Foxtail Millet Pongal
Foxtail millet pongal is a delicious and healthy twist to the traditional South Indian dish, made with foxtail millet and lentils, flavored with black pepper, cumin, and ghee. It's a perfect comfort food for any meal. Ingredients: Foxtail millet, Green chilli, Salt, Sambar cucumber, Cumin seeds, Turmeric powder, Hing, Coriander, Moong dal, Ginger, Coconut chutney, Ghee, Black pepper powder
35min
Cook Time
4
Servings
Recipe
280 kCal
Recipe
1
Wash and soak 1 cup of foxtail millet and ½ cup of split yellow moong dal (lentils) in water for 30 minutes.
2
In a pressure cooker, add the soaked millet and lentils along with 4 cups of water, ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder, and salt to taste. Cook for 3-4 whistles on medium flame.
3
In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee (clarified butter) and add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon of crushed black pepper, and a pinch of asafoetida (hing). Sauté for a minute.
4
Add 1 tablespoon of finely chopped ginger and 2-3 chopped green chilies to the pan and sauté for another minute.
5
Add the cooked millet and lentil mixture to the pan and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes on low flame, stirring occasionally.
6
Garnish with a handful of chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.
Nutrition
280
kCal
9 g
Protein
8 g
Fat
44 g
Carbs
200 g of Foxtail Millet
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