Foxtail Millet Kichdi

Method

Step 1: Wash foxtail millet and dal thoroughly until the water becomes clear and soak for about 30 mins to 1 hr.

Step 2: Heat a pressure cooker or pot and add ghee. Add cumin to allow them to splutter, and finally add ginger and sauté the mixture for few seconds.

Step 3: Add onion to the mixture and sauté it till becomes golden brown. Also add other veggies such as tomato, carrot, beans, peas, and capsicum. Sauté on the medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 4: Add red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, and salt and sauté till tomato gets mushy.

Step 5: Add drained millets and dal. Sauté the mixture for 2 to 3 mins.

Step 6: Add water and salt – as needed.

Step 7: Pressure cook for 2 to 3 whistles on a medium flame.

Step 8: Add a tea spoon of ghee and stir it up.

Step 9: Serve the healthy organic foxtail millet kichdi with papad, pickle or vegetable curry.