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Mixed Vegetable Proso Pulao

Pulao has become more interesting aur healthy because of millets! Here we have for you a combination of mixed vegetables and proso millet with some basic masalas that make it extremely yummy and unique. Try now!

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Main ingredientsCarrot, Pumpkin, Green peas, Sweet corn kernels, Red capsicum, Proso millet, Ghee, Cumin seeds, Green chillies, Onion, Ginger-garlic paste, Garam masala powder, Fresh coriander leaves
CuisineIndian
CourseRice
Prep time2-3 hours
Cook time30-35 minutes
Serve4
TasteSavoury
Level of cookingEasy
OthersVegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 small carrot, peeled and cut into small cubes
  • ½ cup pumpkin cubes
  • ¼ cup shelled green peas
  • ¼ sweet corn kernels
  • ½ small red capsicum, cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup proso millet
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ghee
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2-3 green chillies, slit
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • Fresh coriander sprig for garnish 

Method

  1. Wash proso millet and soak it with sufficient water for 2-3 hours. Drain and transfer into a deep pan, add 2¼ cups water, mix, cover and cook till the mixture comes to a boil. Discard the scum, reduce heat to low, cover again and cook for 8-10 minutes. Switch the heat off.
  2. Heat ghee in non-stick pan, add cumin seeds and let them change colour. Add green chillies and onion, mix and sauté till translucent.
  3. Add ginger-garlic paste, mix and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add carrot, pumpkin, green peas, sweet corn kernels, red capsicum and salt, mix well, cover and cook for 5-6 minutes. 
  4. Add garam masala powder, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add cooked proso millet and mix well. Add coriander leaves and mix well.
  5. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot. 
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