BARNYARD MILLET /KUDIRAIVALI VEGETABLE KHICHIDI

Now,let us get back to the basics...

Our long forgotten grains are now 

regaining their past glory and 

are what were the staple food of our villagers

are now recognized as

 the real power house of good health

and are lining our departmental store shelves

and they are decorating our dining tables....

Here is a healthy dish with barnyard millet-

a healthy meal in a dish!

INGREDIENTS

• BARN YARD MILLET - 2 CUPS
• ONION-1
• CARROT-1
• CAULIFLOWER -2 CUPS
• GREEN PEAS - 1 CUP
• TURMERIC POWDER-1/4 TEASPOON
• SALT TO TASTE

SEASONING

• GREEN CHILLIES-5-7
• OIL-2 TABLESPOONS
• MUSTARD SEEDS-1/2 TEASPOON
• CHANNA DAL-1 TEASPOON
• URAD DAL-1/2 TEASPOON
• CURRY LEAVES -FEW

METHOD

1. Wash ,clean and drain the barnyard millets (kudirai vali arisi).
2. Heat oil in a pressure pan.
3. Fry the seasonings.Fry the chopped chillies.
4. Add the chopped onions.Fry till transparent.
5. Now add the chopped carrots,cauliflower bits and peas.
6. Add the barnyard millet,salt ,turmeric powder and 3 cups of water.
7. Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
8. Open the cooker. Serve hot with chutneys of fresh curds.