Kodo Millet/Varagu Sambar Rice Recipe/Millets Recipe

Kodo Millet/Varagu Rice is one the traditional varieties Rice used in earlier days.Millets are one of the super food with lots of nutrients.Kodo Millet is rich in iron and protein,which helps in anemia and aids in kidney function.It also makes heart muscle stronger.Millets can be taken daily.With Koda Millet/Varagu rice we can make sambar rice,rasam rice,payasam,idli and dosa.In this post i have shared the recipe of kodo millet/varagu sambar rice with step by step photos.This is one of the easy go to recipe and prepared within 30mis of time.please do check the recipe and make a try.

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Curry leaves rice

Ingredients

Kodo Millet/Varagu Rice-1 Cup

Toor dal-1/2 Cup

Onion-1 medium sized finely chopped

Tomato-1 large sized finely chopped

Beans,Carrot,drumstick-1/2 Cup chopped

Brinjal-2 Chopped

Tamarind-1 gooseberry sized soaked

Sambar Powder-1 tbsp

Chili Powder-1 tsp

Turmeric Powder-1 tsp

Curry leaves-1 sprig

Coriander leaves-2 tbsp chopped finely

Oil-1 tbsp

Ghee-2 tbsp

Checkout the Sambar Powder Recipe

Sambar Powder

If you are prepareing fresh Sambar Powder pls follow the Steps below

Coriander Seeds-2 tbsp

Toor dal-1 tsp

Chana dal-1 tsp

Methi seeds-1/4 tsp

Red Chilies-3 no

Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp

Pepper corns-1/4 tsp

Dry roast all the ingredients in medium flame till aroma arises.

add into the blender and blend smoothly.

Now the freshly prepared sambar Powder is ready to use.

Step by Step Photo Recipes

1.Add Koda Millet/Varagu rice in a bowl.

2.Add Toor dal.

3.Clean and soak in water for 30 mins.

4.Add the soaked rice and dal in a pressure cooker.

5.Add 1tsp Turmeric Powder.

6.Add 6 to 7 Cups water.

7.Pressure cook for 5 whistles.

8.soak tamarind in water.

9.Heat Oil in kadai.

10.add Onion.

11.Add Tomato.

12.Now add Curry leaves.

13.Cook till it becomes soft.

14.Now add Carrot,beans and drumstick.

15.Further add Sambar Powder and Chili Powder.

16.Add Salt.

17.Cook for 2 mins and add 2 cups water.

18.Once the vegetables are half cooked add brinjal.

19.Add Tamarind water and Cook till all the vegetables gets cooked.

20.Once the pressure gets released open the cooker lid and mix.

21.Once the vegetables are cooked,transfer the cooked rice to the kadai.

22.Add Coriander leaves.

23.Mix everything and Check for the Salt.

24.Finally add ghee and mix.

25.Serve hot.

Notes

• Adjust Chili Powder For your preference.
• You can also add Potatoes,Raddish.
• If the rice becomes thick add some hot water and mix.
• Kodo Millet can be replaced with Barnyard Rice(kuthiraivali),Foxtail Millet(Thinnai),Little millet(Saamai).

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