A healthy and flavourful one-pot dish made with Brown Top Millet (Korralu) and mixed vegetables. It’s perfect for lunch or dinner and can be served with raita or curry.                                

     Ingredients:

• 1 cup Brown Top Millet (washed and soaked for 15-20 minutes)
• 1 tablespoon oil or ghee
• 1 medium onion (sliced)
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1-2 green chilies (slit)
• 1/2 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, peas, potato)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2-3 cloves
• 1-2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 1.5 cups water (or vegetable broth for extra flavour)
•  Fresh cilantro for garnish   

Instructions:

Sauté Spices: Heat oil, add cumin, bay leaves, cinnamon, and cloves. Let splutter.

Sauté Onion & Veggies: Add onions, ginger-garlic paste, chilies. Sauté, then add mixed veggies.

 Add Spices & Millet: Add turmeric, coriander, garam masala, and soaked millet. Mix.

Cook: Add water, salt. Pressure cook for 2-3 whistles or cook covered for 10-12 mins.

 Garnish & Serve: Fluff the pulao, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.

Tips:

• You can add other spices like fennel seeds, star anise, or nutmeg for a unique flavour.
• For extra protein, you can add some cooked chickpeas or beans to the pulao.
• If you prefer a spicier dish, you can add red chili powder or garam masala at the end for added flavour.