Kodo Millet Spiced Pulao

Ingredients

• 1 cup kodo millet (soaked 30 min)
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 bay leaf, 2 cardamoms, 3 cloves, 1 cinnamon piece
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 cup mixed vegetables
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1¾ cups water
• Salt, saffron strands (optional)
• Fried onion and mint to garnish

Method

1. 1

   Heat oil in a wide pot. Fry whole spices 30 seconds until fragrant.

2. 2

   Add onion and cook until golden, 6-8 minutes.

3. 3

   Add ginger-garlic paste and cook 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add vegetables, stir and cook 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add drained kodo millet and stir to coat 1 minute.

6. 6

   Add water (with saffron dissolved if using) and salt.

7. 7

   Bring to boil, reduce to lowest heat, cover tightly and cook 22 minutes.

8. 8

   Rest covered 5 minutes. Garnish with fried onion and fresh mint.