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Korra rice khichdi

 

Korra Rice Khichdi

Foxtail millet or regionally known as korra rice/thinai rice/kangni/navane has come under the spotlight for a variety of health reasons. Studies have shown this millet to benefit patients with diabetes greatly not only in management of their blood sugar but also in keeping their lipid profile in the much desirable range (even the good HDL cholesterol). Malting of this millet has shown to increase the bioavailability of minerals! It is high time you replace rice with korra rice for a healthy khichdi.

  • 1 Onion
  • 1-2 slit Green chilli
  • 1 inch Ginger(piece finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Foxtail millet/ thinai
  • 1 tbsp Moong dal split yellow variety ((optional))
  • a pinch Turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp Oil
  • Salt as needed
  • 1 medium size Carrot
  • Beans
  • 1/2 Tomato
  • Drumstick leaves – fistful

For the seasoning

  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Urad dal
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds ((optional))
  • 2-3 nos Whole black pepper
  • 1 nos Red chilli ((optional))
  • Hing – a pinch(optional)
  • Curry leaves – few

Method

  1. Chop all the vegetable into medium sized pieces.
  2. Wash and soak millets along with moong dal in 1 1/2 cup of hot water for 2 -2 1/2 hours.
  3. Heat oil in a pressure pan, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add urad dal, cumin seeds, red chillies, hing, black pepper and curry leaves.
  4. Add chopped onions, ginger, green chillies and saute until onions turn pink.
  5. Then add all the vegetables, drumstick leaves, turmeric powder, salt needed and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add the soaked millet along with the water. Check for salt by tasting the water.
  7. Close the cooker and cook for 2 whistles on medium flame, then simmer for another 5 minutes and switch it off. Once the pressure subsides, open the cooker, add a tsp of ghee and mix the khichadi well.

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    • Hi Eulalia! the humble grain foxtail millet is a source of protein and fibre. It also contains vitamins minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients. Quinoa is a traditional gluten free seed, which has been celebrated as a wonder grain by old civilisations because of it's unique nutrition profile. Do not mix both.

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