Millet Pulao – One-Pot Pressure Cooker Pulao

This pulao is made with kodo millet, vegetables, chickpeas and simple spices. It is a delicious, simple meal that is nutritious and delicious!

 CourseMain Course

 CuisineIndian

 Keywordgluten free, millets, pulao

 Prep Time15minutes minutes

 Cook Time10minutes minutes

 Servings2

Ingredients

Dry Whole Spices + Fat

  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 each clove, green cardamom
  • 1 inch cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds

Vegetables + Protein

  • 1 tsp chopped ginger or use paste
  • 1 tsp chopped garlic or use paste
  • ¼ cup sliced onion
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables i used carrots, beans, potatoes
  • 2 slit green chillies
  • ½ cup chickpeas (cooked) substitute with more vegetables or paneer or tofu or any cooked legumes

Powdered Spices – Flavour

  • ¼ tsp hing
  • ½ tsp red chilli powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ¼ tsp garam masala

Grains + Garnish

  • ½ cup kodo millet rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup chopped mint leaves
  • 1 tbsp roasted cashewnuts for garnish
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Rinse millets well and keep aside. Ensure all water is completely drained.
  • To a 2L pressure cooker, add ghee and then the clove, cardamom and cumin seeds.
  • Then, add onions followed by vegetables. Stir well and then add the spices.
  • Now, add the drained millets. Stir well. Then, add water. Once the water comes to a boil, add a handful of mint leaves ( i tear them with my hand)
  • Close the pressure cooker. Put the whistle on and cook for 2 whistles in medium to low flame.
  • Let pressure settle. Garnish and serve!

Notes

  • To make this vegan, substitute ghee with oil. If you are not vegan and can include ghee in your diet – I highly recommend it.
  • If you are making this in an Instant Pot – cook for  6 minutes and release pressure immediately. 
  • In all millet dishes, it is highly recommended to remove it from the cooker/IP as soon as it is done. If you leave it in, it tends to get clumpy.
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