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MILLET BRIYANI Recipe

Recipe By Simran Arora
Millet biryani is a nutritious and flavorful dish made with millet grains instead of rice. It's a healthier alternative to traditional biryani and can be prepared with various vegetables, spices, and protein sources like tofu or paneer for a vegetarian option, or chicken or lamb for a non-vegetarian version.
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Ingredients for MILLET BRIYANI Recipe

  • 1 cup millet (such as foxtail millet or barnyard millet)
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as carrots
  • As required Peas
  • As required cauliflower)
  • 1 nos Onion
  • As required Thinly sliced
  • 2 nos green chilies
  • As required slit
  • 1 piece -inchof ginger
  • As required Grated
  • 0-1 nos cloves of garlic
  • As required Minced
  • 1/2 cup Yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon biryani masala powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
  • As required salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
  • As required A handful of chopped coriander leaves
  • As required A few mint leaves
  • 2 cups Water

Directions: Millet Briyani Recipe

  • STEP 1.Rinse the millet under running water until the water runs clear. Soak it in water for about 30 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  • STEP 2.Heat oil or ghee in a large skillet or pressure cooker. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
  • STEP 3.Add ginger and garlic, and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
  • STEP 4.Add chopped tomatoes and green chilies, and cook until tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
  • STEP 5.Add the mixed vegetables and cook for a few minutes until they are slightly tender.
  • STEP 6.Add yogurt, biryani masala powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • STEP 7.Add the soaked and drained millet to the skillet or pressure cooker. Stir well to coat the millet with the spices.
  • STEP 8.Pour in water and mix gently. Cover and cook until the millet and vegetables are cooked through. If using a pressure cooker, cook for 1 whistle on medium heat and then simmer for 5 minutes.
  • STEP 9.Once done, let the pressure release naturally if using a pressure cooker. If using a skillet, cook covered on low heat until the millet is cooked and the water is absorbed.
  • STEP 10.Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and mint leaves before serving. Serve hot with raita or yogurt on the side.
  • STEP 11.Feel free to adjust the spices and vegetables according to your taste preferences. Enjoy your millet biryani!
Nutrition
value
592
calories per serving
21 g Fat15 g Protein83 g Carbs19 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    21g
  • Protein
    15g
  • Carbs
    83g
  • Fiber
    19g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    83g
  • Protein
    15g
  • Fiber
    19g

Fats

  • Fat
    21g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    167mg
  • Iron
    9mg
  • Vitamin A
    4107mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    76mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    12mg
  • Vitamin E
    3mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    184mg
  • Manganese
    2mg
  • Phosphorus
    358mg
  • Selenium
    39mcg
  • Zinc
    4mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Simran Arora