Millet is the new in thing for health conscious folks. Kodo millet is an anti-oxidant which is very useful for weight loss and cholestrol reduction. Here is my creative rendition of a millet and radish dish!
INGREDIENTS:-
Kodo millet— 1cup
Water— 1 ¾ cup
Onion— 1 small ( cut into small pcs)
Red capsicum— 1 small ( cut into small pcs)
Corn— ½ cup
Radish leaves— 1 ½ cup
Fresh coriander— 4 tablespoons
Fresh mint— 2 tablespoons
Green chillies— 2 nos
Cloves— 4 nos
Cinnamon— 2 small pcs
Whole pepper— 9-10
Oil— 3 tablespoons
Salt— 1 teaspoon.
Method
Dry roast kodo millet till you get a nice aroma, cool it and wash it well. Now cook the millet with water, ½ spoon salt and 1 spoon oil in a pressure cooker for 3 whistle. Open and spread the cooked millet in a plate and allow it to cool. Wash the radish leaves well and cut it into small pieces.Grind together coriander, mint and green chilles with ½ a cup of water. ( you could use green chutney used for sandwich). Heat oil in a pan, add the cloves, cinnamon and pepper, saute for a mnt. Add the onion and saute for 2 more mnts, now add the corn and capsicum, cook it till they turn soft, now add the green chutney, salt and saute it for further 3mnts. Add the cut radish leaves and toss it together well. Add this to the cooked kodo millet and mix it well, your kodo millet…… is ready.
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