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Make Kodo Millet Pongal in Instapot | Varagu/Arikelu/Harka Pongal

Make Kodo Millet Pongal in Instapot | Varagu/Arikelu/Harka Pongal

Kodo Millet Pongal is a Nutritious, Simple and Savory one pot recipe served as a breakfast or dinner. Millets are gluten-free, easy to digest and have high fiber content which makes it a great substitute for Rice and wheat.
Kiruba Sekaran
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Little Millet Idly by Savitha Vijay

Little Millet Idly by Savitha Vijay

Little Millet Idly is a healthy alternative to our regular rice idly. The recipe is so easy to make, try it now to believe!
Gopal Palanisamy
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Yummy! Ragi Ladoo - by Priya Krishnamurthy

Yummy! Ragi Ladoo - by Priya Krishnamurthy

Ragi laddu recipe made with Vayal Foods Finger Millets

Ingredients

1 cup whole Finger Millet (Ragi)
1/2 cup black sesame seeds
1/2 cup peanuts
1/2 cup cashews
3/4 cup jaggery powder
2 cloves of cardamom
1-2 table spoons of Ghee
1/4 cup coconut (optional)

     

     

    Method

    • Grind the whole ragi in the mixie to a fine powder
    • In a large pan, add 1 spoon of ghee and roast the ragi in low-med flame till aroma comes. Then transfer to the large jar mixie
    • Dry roast the groundnuts & cashews & add to the mixie. (you may choose to remove the skin or leave it)
    • Dry roast sesame seeds till it splutters & add to the mixie.
    • Dry roast coconut and add to the mixie.
    • Powder and add the cardamoms.
    • Now while the contents are still warm, add the jaggery powder directly in the mixie
    • Grind the mixture in pulse mode until the mixture is sticky enough to make shapes. You can add 1-2 spoons of ghee while grinding if the mixture is too dry to form shapes.
    • Now use any mold to create bite size laddoos or use your hand to make small balls. 
    • Store in a dry, cool place for 10 days.

    Benefits

    • Good source of fiber, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B etc.
    • Has anti-aging properties, boosts skin health, boosts digestion & more
    • Take the ladoos in moderation in summer as sesame generates heat in the body (ideal for winter)
    • One may add more healthy ingredients like Flax Seeds, Chia seeds, Dates, Almonds, Pistachio etc. 

    If you are looking for the high quality finger millet / ragi  and Jaggery in USA, Vayal Foods will deliver it at your doorstep.

     

     

    Gopal Palanisamy
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    Barnyard Veg Briyani - by Anu Mani

    Barnyard Veg Briyani - by Anu Mani

    Barnyard Millet Vegetable/ Mushroom Briyani!
    Purushothaman Manickam
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    Kodo Veg Pulao - by Anu Mani

    Kodo Veg Pulao - by Anu Mani

    Healthy Recipe - Try Anu's recipe for healthier living!, Come back for more recipes later, you may submit your recipe to vayalfood@gmail.com and have it feature like this!
    Gopal Palanisamy
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