Kodo Millet/Varagu arisi Vegetable Biriyani

Kodo Millet has the highest dietary fiber among all the millets. It is easy to digest. It is rich in B vitamins. 

Kodo millet is gluten free. Regular consumption of this millet is beneficial for people with high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. 

Kodo Millet is a nutritious grain. It is good substitute for rice or wheat. 

 

Ingredients:

Ghee-2 tbsp

Mint leaves-few

Coriander leaves-few

Ginger-garlic paste-1 tsp

Small onion-2

Ripe tomatoes-2

Vegetables-1 cup(Carrot, beans, cauliflower, Lima beans)

Salt-as needed

Green chilies-2

Turmeric powder-1 pinch

Varagu/kodo millet-1 cup

Water -2 1/2 cups

 

Spices:

Bay leaf-1

Black stone flower/kalpasi-1

Cinnamon-1

Cloves-1

Cardamom-1

Cumin seeds-1 tsp

 

Method:

1. In a pan, add some ghee and heat it. Add cumin seeds, spices, chopped onions, ginger garlic paste, green chilies, tomatoes one by one and saute well. 
2. Now add chopped vegetables, turmeric powder and salt. Check for salt and add cleaned kodo millet and required water. 
3. Now add mint & few coriander leaves.
4.  Close the lid and allow it to cook for 10 min in medium flame and switch off. 
5. Finally add remaining coriander leaves and ghee. Serve hot with onion raita.