Foxtail Millet Pulao (Korralu Pulao)

Foxtail Millet Pulao is a delicious wholesome and nutritious meal made with foxtail millet, mixed vegetables, spices and herbs.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Servings:

½ cup foxtail millet hulled / korra biyyam/ thinai arisi
1½ cups water
½ teaspoon sea salt as needed
1 to 1½ tablespoons ghee or oil
1½ teaspoon grated ginger or 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
½ to ¾ cup vegetables chopped, (carrots, beans, peas, potatoes, small onion sliced)
10 to 12 mint leaves chopped
1 green chili chopped or sliced, adjust to heat

Wash and soak millets in 2 to 2½ cups of water for a miniumum of one hour.
Heat a pan with oil, add the whole spices and let them sizzle for a minute. Add the ginger garlic and saute for a minute, until you get a nice aroma.
Add vegetables, green chilies and mint, saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Pour water and add salt. Bring to a rolling boil and add the drained foxtail millet.
Cook covered on a medium to low flame until the water is absorbed and the foxtail millet is cooked through. If you find excess water, cook uncovered on a medium high heat to evaporate it.
Rest for 7 to 8 minutes. Adjust salt at this point and add lemon juice. Mix gently with a fork.
Serve foxtail millet pulao with raita or curry.