Kodo Millet Vegetable Pulao

Ingredients

• kodo millet — 175 g
• water — 300 ml
• oil — 30 g
• cumin seeds — 5 g
• onion — 1 (sliced)
• garlic — 2 cloves (minced)
• tomato — 1 (chopped)
• carrot — 1 (diced)
• green peas — 50 g
• coriander powder — 5 g
• garam masala — 5 g
• salt (to taste)

Method

1. Rinse the kodo millet and leave it in water for 30 minutes.
2. Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin. Once it crackles, add the sliced onion and cook until golden brown.
3. Add the garlic and give it a minute.
4. Tip in the tomato, carrot and peas, then the coriander powder, garam masala and salt. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
5. Drain the millet, add it to the pan and stir it through the vegetables.
6. Pour in the 300 ml of water and bring it to a boil. Turn the heat down, cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until the millet is done and the water has gone. Serve hot with raita.