Kodo Millet pulao is a delicious and easy one-pot meal that can easily be made a part of a wholesome, nutritious meal.

Ingredients:

• Kodo millet - 1 cup

• Chopped carrots, beans, capsicum & peas - 2 cups

• Chopped onion - 1

• Sprig curry leaves - 1

• Ghee or oil - 2 tbsp

• Bay leaves- 2

• Cumin seeds - 1 tsp

• Garam masala powder - ½ tsp

• Turmeric powder - ½ tsp

• Salt to taste

• Water - 2 cups

• Lime Juice- 1 tsp

Coriander-mint paste ingredients:

• Coriander leaves - ¼ cup 

• Mint - ¼ cup 

• Green chillies - 3

• Garlic - 3 cloves

• Chopped onion - 2 tbsp 

• Ginger - 1 inch

• Cloves - 2

• Cardamom - 1

• Cinnamon stick - 1 inch

Method: 

• Soak the millets in water for 15-20 minutes.

• Grind all the ingredients for the coriander-mint paste till smooth.

• Heat oil in the pressure cooker and sauté whole spices. Add curry leaves and onions, and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

• Add the coriander-mint paste and cook for 2-3 minutes until the raw scent disappears. Add chopped vegetables and cook for 1 minute.

• Now mix the rinsed millet and other ingredients and pressure cook for 2 whistles.

• Let the pressure release naturally, and then add lemon juice and mix well.

• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. 

• Kodo millet pulao can be served with yogurt or raita for a healthy lunch.