Foxtail Millet Curd Rice
Foxtail Millet Curd Rice is a healthy and delicious South Indian dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner. This recipe is gluten-free and vegetarian, making it suitable for many dietary preferences. It is also a great source of protein and calcium, thanks to the yogurt. However, people with a dairy allergy should avoid this dish.
Allergen Information: Contains Dairy
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
134 kcal
Protein
5 g
Carbs
18 g
Fat
3 g
Fiber
3 g
Ingredients
Foxtail Millet (Raw)
1 small cup (100g)
Plain Water
1.5 medium cup (375g)
Skimmed Milk Curd
1 cup (200g)
Skimmed Milk
0.25 small glass (50g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Mustard seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Cumin seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Chopped Green Chilli
2 tsp (4g)
Curry leaves
1 tsp (5g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
1 tsp (5g)
Ginger, fresh
1 tsp grated (2g)
Instructions
Preparation
Rinse the foxtail millet well and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
In a pressure cooker, add the soaked millet rice and water and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.
Once the pressure has released, let the rice cool down.
Cooking Steps
In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Once they start spluttering, add cumin seeds, chopped green chilies, ginger, and curry leaves. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Add the cooked foxtail millet to the pan and mix well. Add salt to taste.
Turn off the flame and let the foxtail millet cool down for a few minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together curd and milk until it is smooth.
Add the curd mixture to the cooked foxtail millet rice and mix well.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve chilled.
Community Reviews & Results
Payal Nath Sinha
"Tried this earlier today, and Foxtail Millet Curd Rice turned out absolute perfection! It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Meera Chandra Joshi
"Cooked this 3 days ago, and this version of Foxtail Millet Curd Rice is so much better than restaurant style. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Shalini Naeem
"Making this regularly for dinner, and this version of Foxtail Millet Curd Rice is so much better than restaurant style. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. Will be making this again very soon."
Pooja Kaur Malhotra
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and my entire family thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"