Wholesome Millet
Veg Biryani

Indian
Intermediate
Main Course

19

Ingredients

30

Minutes

About Recipe

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Delight in the nutritious delight of no-rice Millet Biryani, featuring millet grains, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices for a healthy twist on a classic.

Ingredients

Millet
1 cup
Mixed vegetables
½ cup
Oil
1 tbsp
Ghee
1 tsp
Bay leaf
1
Green chili
1
Onion finely chopped
1
tomato finely chopped
1
Water
1 cup
Turmeric powder
½ tsp
Salt
to taste
Finely chopped coriander leaves
1 tbsp
Finely chopped mint leaves
1 tbsp
Garlic cloves
6
Small piece ginger
1
Red chili powder
1 tsp
Coriander powder
1 tsp
Onion
¼ portion
Fennel seeds
1 tsp
Water to grind
2-3 tbsp
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Directions

Make the Paste

Duration icon10 minutes

Wash the millet thrice, and add 1 cup water. Soak the millets for 10 minutes. In a mixer, add garlic cloves, ginger, red chili powder, coriander powder, onion, and fennel seeds. Add 2-3 tbsp of water and grind to a smooth paste.

Cook the Millet Biryani

Duration icon10 minutes

Take a pressure cooker and add 1 tbsp oil and 1 tsp ghee. Add the slit green chillies and bay leaves. Add the finely chopped onions and cook till translucent. Add the finely chopped tomatoes and cook for a minute. Add the ground paste and cook for another minute. Add the mixed vegetables (peas, beans, and carrots). Add the soaked millets along with the water. Add salt and turmeric powder. 

 

Cook the Biryani

Duration icon10 minutes

Combine the above well and cover the lid. Pressure cook for one whistle, and simmer for 7 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves.

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