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From Small Farmers
Replace rice biryani with this — same taste, 3x nutrition. A delicious, healthy pulao made with foxtail millet!
Wash foxtail millet in water 2-3 times. Soak for 10 minutes. Drain.
Heat cold pressed groundnut oil in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add bay leaf, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add sliced onion and cook until golden brown (3-4 minutes).
Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 1 minute. Add turmeric and garam masala.
Add tomato, carrot, beans, and peas. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add the drained millet and stir gently for 1 minute. Add 2 cups water and salt.
Bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low flame for 12-15 minutes until water is absorbed. Let it rest for 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork. Garnish with mint and coriander. Serve with raita.
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| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 9g |
| Fiber | 5g |
| Carbohydrates | 48g |
| Fat | 10g |
| Iron | 2.8mg |
| Calcium | 28mg |
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Replacing just 2 rice meals per week with foxtail millet can reduce your glycemic load by 30% — a significant improvement for blood sugar management!
Yes! Foxtail millet pulao tastes similar to rice pulao but has 3x more fiber, more protein, and a lower glycemic index.
Foxtail millet is the best as its grains stay separate after cooking, similar to basmati rice.
Wash millet well, soak for 10 minutes, use exact 1:2 water ratio, and don’t open the lid while cooking.
Yes, the high fiber content keeps you full longer, reducing overall calorie intake.