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Millet Biriyani
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
Ingredients
  • 1 tsp Oil
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 3 Cardamom
  • 2-inch size Cinnamon
  • 2 Cashew
  • 3 Cloves
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Tomato
  • 1 cup Foxtail millet
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
  • Salt as needed
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
  • 1 Potato
  • 2 Carrots
  • 4 Green beans
  • ¼ cup Peas
  • Few Coriander leaves
  • Few Mint leaves
Instructions
  1. Wash and soak the millet for minimum 15 minutes.
  2. Take a large skillet or pressure cooker, add 1 tsp of oil.
  3. Add the bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and wait for it to splatter.
  4. Add cashew nuts roast till golden color.
  5. Add onions, cook until it becomes tender and fragrant for about 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. Add ginger garlic paste, saute for 2 minutes.
  7. Add coriander leaves and mint leaves. 
  8. Add chopped vegetables. 
  9. Add tomatoes, mix well and cook for few minutes.
  10. Now add the chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt and mix everything well.
  11. Cover with lid and cook for 5 minutes.
  12. Add millet, combine everything well, add water in 1:2 ratio for millet and water.
  13. Cook covered until millet is cooked for about 20 minutes or pressure cook for 2 whistles.
  14. Serve it hot with raita.