Spicy Lentil Millet Rice: A Nutrient-Packed Delight with a Kick

Dive into a world of tantalizing flavours with our Spicy Lentil Millet Rice, a delightful fusion that blends wholesome ingredients and aromatic spices. This gluten-free recipe showcases the nuttiness of sprouted lentils, the nutritional richness of barnyard millet, and a symphony of spices that will undoubtedly elevate your dining experience.

This Recipe is free from:

☒Wheat

☒Peanuts

☒dairy

☒casein

☒soy

☒egg

☒sesame

☒fish

☒shellfish

Ingredients For Lentil Millet Rice

• Whole Masoor / Lentil – sprouted - ½ cup 
• Barnyard millet -  ½ cup
• haldi/turmeric powder – 1 Tsp
• Red Chilli powder – 1 Tsp 
• Ginger-garlic paste - 1 TBSP
• Biryani masala or garam masala – 2 Tsp
• Cinnamon - ½ inch
• Bay leaves - 2
• Black Cardamom - 1
• Green Cardamom - 3-4
• Star Anise - 1
• finely chopped onion – 1 cup
• finely chopped tomatoes – 1
• Oil – 1 TBSP
• Water – 2 cups
• Salt to taste

How To Make Lentil Millet Rice Recipe

• Heat a kadai or handi on medium heat. Add oil and whole spices - cinnamon stick, bay leaves, black cardamom, green cardamom, star anise. Sauté for a minute.
• Add onion, sauté till translucent. Add ginger-garlic paste, sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes and salt. Sauté till tomatoes turn mushy.
• Add dry masala powders - turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder. Mix well.
• Add sprouted masoor and mix with the masala. Add washed millets, sauté for a minute or 2.
• Add water, adjust salt if needed. Cover and cook on low flame for 8-10 minutes.
• Garnish with finely chopped cilantro. Serve hot with your choice of papad and pickle.

Spicy Lentil Millet Rice is not just a dish; it's a celebration of flavors and a testament to the culinary diversity found in fusion cuisine. Watch our step-by-step video tutorial to master this exquisite recipe. Elevate your dining experience with a dish that harmonizes health and taste. Happy cooking!