Coriander Tamarind Millet Rice Recipe

Step 1: In a vessel add 1/2 cup millets with one cup of water and bring this to a boil, turn the heat to simmer and cook the millets covered with a steam vent cracked open for 8-10 minutes or until the water evaporates

Step 2: let it sit for 2 minutes and tranfer this to another bowl and let it cool completely

Step 3: In a mixie jar add coriander, green chillies, cumin powder, garlic, tamarind extract and salt ,grind to a smooth paste

Step 4: Set aside

Step 5: In a pan heat some oil, crackle the mustard seeds, followed by urad dal, channa dal, peanuts, roast them on low heat to golden

Step 6: Now add the asafoetida, turmeric, red chilli and curry leaves

Step 7: Add the ground paste and saute until the raw smell disappears approximately 4 minutes

Step 8: Add a tiny splash of water if the mixture becomes very dry

Step 9: Finally add the cooked millets and gently mix so that the mixture is uniformly applied

Step 10: Adjust the salt if required

Step 11: Top with chopped coriander and serve

Step 12: Serve Coriander Tamarind Millet Rice along with Tadka Raita, Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita or any other raita of your choice