Kodo Bhat

Kodo Bhat

Kodo Bhat

Veg Vegan

Kodo Bhat is a nutritious dish made from kodo millet, cooked with spices and vegetables, offering a wholesome meal option.

Cuisines

Chhattisgarhi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

kodo millet 1 cup Kodo millet
water 2 cups Water
ghee 1 tbsp Ghee
Cumin 1 tsp Cumin , seeds
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
Tomato 1 medium Tomato , finely chopped
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , grated
turmeric powder 1 tsp Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 tsp Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 tsp Coriander powder
Mixed Vegetable 1 cup Mixed Vegetable , like drumsticks, brinjal, and potatoes
salt Salt , to taste
Cilantro 2 tbsp Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the kodo millet thoroughly and soak it in water for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
  5. 5 Stir in the grated ginger and chopped tomato, and cook until the tomato softens.
  6. 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
  7. 7 Add the mixed vegetables and sauté for a few minutes.
  8. 8 Drain the soaked kodo millet and add it to the pan.
  9. 9 Pour in 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
  10. 10 Lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer until the millet is cooked and water is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.
  11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer taste, you can add a handful of roasted peanuts or cashews.