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Millet Pulao Recipe (Kodo Millet Pulao)

Sep 7, 2022. by Bhavana Patil. 2 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Kodo Millet Pulao is a healthy, flavorful one-pot recipe prepared with millets, vegetables, and a few Indian spices in an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker or Stovetop. I have used Kodo millet (Araka in Kannada) for making this pulao. You can substitute it with foxtail millet or little millet.

kodo millet pulao served on a plate garnished with cilantro
kodo millet pulao

What are Millets?

Millets are Ancient Grains. Mankind has known its nutritional value for centuries. They are naturally gluten-free. Millet can also be used as a healthier alternative to rice and in salad recipes or as a side dish.

Health benefits of Kodo Millet?

In addition to all the general millet characteristics (gluten-free, low glycemic index, high fiber, etc.), Kodo millet has a high antioxidant content.

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Kodo Millet in a measuring cup

Different methods of cooking Millet Pulao Recipe

You can cook Vegetable Millet Pulao in various ways. With different cooking methods, the only thing you need to take care of is cooking time. Below are there other methods of cooking the Millet Pulao Recipe.

On Stovetop in a Vessel or Kadai –

Ensure the vessel/Kadai has a heavy bottom because when the millet is cooked, and all water evaporated, the heavy bottom prevents it from burning.

Also, ensure the vessel or Kadai can be sealed well with a lid so that millet and veggies cook inside steam. This method also needs more water and cooking time than the pressure cooker method.

In Traditional Pressure Cooker on Stovetop –

Cooking in a pressure cooker is easier and quicker than the above vessel method.

Firstly you need to reduce the amount of water. Secondly is to adjust the cooking time, so the millet or veggies don't turn mushy.

In Instant Pot (Electric Pressure Cooker) –

Take less than 10 minutes to cook this millet pulao in Instant Pot with all separated millet grains and perfectly cooked veggies.

Kodo Millet Pulao Ingredients

Chop all the vegetables like carrots into cubes, beans, and capsicum lengthwise as in the image, and use frozen peas. Chop onion lengthwise.

Then gather all ingredients required to make millet pulao.

Kodo Millet Pulao Ingredients

How to Make Kodo Millet Pulao in Instant Pot

Soak Araka or Kodo Millet in sufficient water for 15-20 minutes. If you are in a hurry, skip this step. In this recipe, I dint soak millets.

Take all the ingredients listed under "To Grind" into a mixer grinder and blend to a smooth paste.

step to prepare green masala collage

Press SAUTE mode on Instant Pot. Add oil or ghee and once it's hot, add the bay leaves, jeera, saute for 30 secs till jeera splutters. Then add curry leaves.

Then add sliced onions and saute for 2-3 minutes until they turn soft and light brown – stir regularly.

Next, add ground mint coriander paste and saute for 2-3 minutes until the raw smell disappears.

step to saute onions and green paste collage

Add mixed vegetables and cook for a minute.

Then add rinsed millet, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, salt, and water and mix everything well. Adjust seasoning at this stage.

step to add vegetables and millet collage

Close the lid on the pot, and turn the pressure valve to SEALING position. Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and the timer to 6 minutes.

Once the pot beeps, Wait for Natural Pressure Release (NPR).

Remove lid away from you. Squeeze some lime juice and garnish with coriander leaves.

kodo millet pulao in instant pot insert

Pressure Cooker Vegetable millet pulao is ready. Serve with Raita or plain yogurt.

What to serve with Kodo Millet Pulao?

Serve Kodo Millet Pulao or Pressure cooker millet pulao recipe with cucumber raita, papad, and pickle. But it can be served with any kurma as well.

Tips & Variation

  • Dont have Kodo millet? You can make this millet pulao with little millet (samai) or foxtail millet, too, barnyard tastes equally good.
  • I usually use Manual/Pressure Cook mode for cooking millets. It works perfectly and also takes less time. If you are in a hurry, at least give some time, about 5 minutes, before you release the pressure manually (5 minutes NPR).
  • You can replace millets with rice or quinoa.
  • Soaking millet is not mandatory. In this recipe, I dint soak the millets. But if you have time, you can soak for 15-20 minutes and reduce the water by ¼ cup.
  • Always keep an eye on the time and do not overcook. Millets should not be mushy, I like millets to be perfectly cooked and separated.
  • In this recipe, I have used fresh vegetables. But you can also use frozen vegetables too.
  • I kept the spices mild, you can add more spices as per your preference.
Millet Pulao instant pot

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Kodo Millet Pulao served on a plate

Millet Pulao Recipe (Kodo Millet Pulao)

Bhavana Patil
Kodo Millet Pulao is a healthy, flavorful one pot recipe prepared with millets, vegetables and few spices in an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker or Stovetop
4.67 from 6 votes
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Servings: 3
Calories : 272
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, South Indian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
Prep Time : 15 minutes
Cook Time : 10 minutes
Total Time : 25 minutes

Equipment

  • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
  • Stovetop Pressure Cooker

Ingredients
  

Measuring 1 cup = 250 ml

  • 1 cup kodo millet
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, green peas and capsicum)
  • 2 tablespoon ghee or oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon cumin (jeera) seeds
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1 large onion
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
  • salt to taste
  • 2 cups water
  • juice of half lime

To Grind:

  • 2 tablespoon onion
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 green chillies
  • ¼ cup mint (pudina)
  • ¼ cup coriander leaves (cilantro)
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds (saunf) optional

Instructions
 

Preparation:

  • Chop all the vegetables like carrot into cubes, beans, capsicum lengthwise as in the image and use frozen peas. Chop onion lengthwise.
  • Soak Araka or Kodo Millet in sufficient water for 15-20 minutes. If you are in a hurry, skip this step. In this recipe, I dint soak millets.
  • Take all the ingredients listed under "To Grind" into a mixer grinder and blend to a smooth paste.

Instant Pot Method:

  • Press SAUTE mode on Instant Pot. Add oil or ghee and once it's hot, add the bay leaves, jeera, saute for 30 secs till jeera splutters. Then add curry leaves.
  • Then add sliced onions and saute for 2-3 minutes until they turn soft and light brown – stir regularly.
  • Next, add ground mint coriander paste and saute for 2-3 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
  • Add mixed vegetables and cook for a minute.
  • Then add rinsed millet, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, salt, and water and mix everything well. Adjust seasoning at this stage.
  • Close the lid on the pot, and turn the pressure valve to SEALING position. Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and the timer to 6 minutes.
  • Once the pot beeps, Wait for Natural Pressure Release (NPR).
  • Remove lid away from you. Squeeze some lime juice and garnish with cilantro (coriander leaves).
  • Kodo Millet Pulao is ready. Serve with Raita or plain yogurt.

Indian Pressure Cooker Method

  • Follow the process mentioned above until step 5 ie Then add rinsed millet, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, salt and water and mix everything well.
  • Close the lid place a whistle and cook for 2 whistles on medium flame.
  • After pressure has release naturally Fluff up the millet gently. Squeeze some lime juice and garnish with cilantro (coriander leaves).
  • Kodo Millet Pulao is ready. Serve with Raita or plain yogurt.

Stovetop Pot Method

  • Follow the process mentioned above until step 5 ie Then add rinsed millet, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, salt and water and mix everything well.
  • Let everything come to a boil.Then reduce the flame to low and tightly cover the vessel with a lid. Cook on very low flame until all the water has evaporated.Stir occasionally.
  • Then switch off the flame and let it rest covered for at least 10 minutes. Fluff up the millet gently. Squeeze some lime juice and garnish with coriander leaves.
  • Kodo Millet Pulao is ready. Serve with raita or plain yogurt.

Notes

  • Dont have Kodo millet? You can make this millet pulao with little millet (samai) or foxtail millet too, barnyard tastes equally good.
  • I usually use Manual/Pressure Cook mode for cooking millets. It works perfectly and also takes less time. If you are in a hurry, at least give some time, about 5 minutes, before you release the pressure manually (5 minutes NPR).
  • You can replace millets with rice or quinoa.
  • Soaking millets is not mandatory. In this recipe, I dint soak the millets. But if you have time you can soak for 15-20 minutes and reduce water by ¼ cup.
  • Always keep an eye on the time and do not overcook. Millets should not be mushy, I like millets to be perfectly cooked and separated.
  • In this recipe, I have used fresh vegetables. But you can also use frozen vegetables too.
  • I kept the spices mild, you can add more spices as per your preference.
 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 16mgPotassium: 118mgVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 92.4mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2.3mg
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  1. Van says

    June 18, 2020 at 10:17 am

    5 stars
    Made it exactly the same way in Instant pot. Turned out very Tasty and very delicious. Thanks for a wonderful recipe. Definitely a keeper.

    Reply
    • bhavana says

      June 21, 2020 at 6:28 pm

      Thank you so much for sharing your feedback.Glad you liked the recipe.

      Reply

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