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Pacha Payaru Kodo Millet Pulao made with varagu arisi, whole green gram, herbs, and spices.

Pacha Payaru Kodo Millet Pulao Recipe - Healthy One Pot Lunch box Recipe

Pacha Payaru Kodo Millet Pulao is a healthy one-pot lunch box recipe made with whole green gram, kodo millet, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices. This protein-rich millet pulao is light, fluffy, and perfect for busy weekdays.
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Course: lunch, Main Course, onepotmeal
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g pacha payaru whole green gram, soaked overnight or for 4 to 6 hours
  • 250 g varagu arisi kodo millet, washed and soaked for 10 minutes
  • 2 tbsp Cooking oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ¾ tsp fennel seeds
  • 2 green cardamom pods
  • 2 cloves
  • ½ inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 2 green chilies slit
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • Handful of mint leaves
  • Handful of coriander leaves
  • 300 ml water (Ratio 1cup rice , 1.5cup of water )
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp garam masala optional

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker
  • Measuring Cups
  • Chopping Board

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add bay leaves, fennel seeds, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Saute for a few seconds.
  2. Add sliced onions and green chilies. Saute until the onions turn soft and translucent.
  3. Add ginger garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.
  4. Add mint leaves and coriander leaves. Saute for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the soaked pacha payaru and mix well.
  6. Add the soaked kodo millet and gently combine.
  7. Pour in water, add salt and garam masala if using, and mix well.
  8. Close the pressure cooker and cook on medium flame for one whistle.
  9. Allow the pressure to release naturally. Gently fluff the pulao and serve hot.

Notes

  • Soaking pacha payaru overnight helps it cook faster.
  • Soak kodo millet only for 10 minutes to prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Use the correct water ratio to get fluffy, non-sticky millet pulao.
  • Allow the pressure to release naturally for best texture.