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Hello! Are you looking for delicious and healthy recipes that incorporate millet? Look no further! Our collection of millet-based recipes has a wide range of options that are sure to satisfy your taste buds while also providing you with the many nutritional benefits of this versatile grain.

From savory dishes like millet pilaf, stuffed bell peppers with millet, and millet risotto to sweet treats like millet pudding and millet muffins, we have something for everyone. Plus, with its high protein and fiber content, millet is a great addition to any diet.

So whether you're a seasoned millet enthusiast or looking to try something new, explore our selection of millet recipes and discover a world of flavor and health benefits.

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Millet Pilaf:

      

  • Rinse and drain 1 cup of millet and set aside

  • In a saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and sauté 1 diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves until fragrant

  • Add the millet to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally

  • Pour in 2 cups of vegetable broth and bring to a boil

  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the millet is tender and the broth is absorbed

  • Fluff with a fork and serve

Ingredients you will need to make millet pilaf:

  • 1 cup millet, rinsed and drained

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 cups vegetable broth

  • Salt and pepper to taste

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Millet Muffins:

ingredients you'll need to make millet muffins:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup cooked millet

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 2 eggs

  • 1/2 cup honey

  • 1/2 cup melted butter

  • 1 cup milk

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners

  • In a bowl, mix 2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of cooked millet, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt

  • In another bowl, beat 2 eggs, 1/2 cup of honey, 1/2 cup of melted butter, and 1 cup of milk until smooth

  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined

  • Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full

  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

  • Let them cool for a few minutes before serving

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BAJRA KHICHDI:

ingredients you'll need to bajra khichdi :

  • 1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow lentils)

  • 2 tbsp ghee or oil

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 tsp grated ginger

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 tomato, chopped

  • 1 carrot, chopped

  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder

  • Salt to taste

  • 4 cups water

  • Coriander leaves for garnish (optional)

  • In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee and sauté 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped tomato, 1 chopped carrot, and 1/2 inch of grated ginger until softened

  • Add 1/2 cup of split yellow lentils (moong dal) and 1/2 cup of bajra and stir well

  • Pour in 4 cups of water, add salt to taste, and bring to a boil

  • Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes until the khichdi thickens and the lentils and millet are cooked

  • Serve hot with a dollop of ghee on top

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