Foxtail Millet Cranberry Rice - South Indian Style

Foxtail Millet Cranberry Rice - South Indian Style

About This Recipe

"Foxtail Millet Cranberry Rice – South Indian Style is a wholesome and flavorful dish made with nutritious foxtail millet, cranberries, and traditional South Indian seasonings, offering a perfect balance of taste and nutrition."

Foxtail Millet Cranberry Rice – South Indian Style is a healthy recipe prepared with foxtail millet, dried cranberries, curry leaves, mustard seeds, green chillies, roasted peanuts, spices, and other wholesome ingredients. Rich in dietary fibre, antioxidants, vitamins, and essential nutrients, it provides a nourishing and satisfying meal option while delivering the delightful blend of sweet cranberries and authentic South Indian flavours in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Foxtail Millet, Soaked for 1-2 hours
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries, rinsed & drained
  • 1-2 tbsp. oil
  • 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp. asafoetida
  • 1 dry red chili, broken
  • 1/2 tsp. whole peppercorns
  • 1 tsp. urad dal (split green gram)
  • 1 tbsp. chana dal (Bengal Gram)
  • 1-2 green chilies, slit
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste
  • 2 tbsp. roasted cashew nuts
  • 1-2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

Step 1

Pressure cook the soaked foxtail millet in 1 cup water for 3-4 whistles. Once it has cooled down, then fluff it up with a fork and keep aside.
Add the cranberries to a pan along with 1/4 cup water, a pinch of salt and 1 tsp. oil. Simmer on a low to medium flame till all the water has evaporated. It should turn soft and mushy. Keep aside.
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Step 2

Heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
After it stops spluttering, add the dry red chili, peppercorns, urad dal, chana dal, asafoetida, green chilies and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds.
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Step 3

Add the cooked millet, cranberry paste, salt to taste and cashew nuts. Mix everything well and sauté for 2 minutes. When done, switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves.
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Step 4

Serve with papad, chips or fryums for a nice comforting breakfast / meal.

References-courtesy cook pad.
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