Korra Annam

Korra Annam

Korra Annam

Veg Vegan

Foxtail millet rice — korra (Setaria italica) cooked as a substitute for white rice by boiling the millet in water until the grains are fully cooked and each kernel separate, then served with dal, chutney, and curry exactly as rice would be. Foxtail millet is a traditional Rayalaseema staple grain grown in Anantapur and Kurnool districts; korra annam was the everyday grain food of the region before polished white rice became widely available. Nutritionally superior to white rice with lower glycaemic impact; a growing revival movement in Rayalaseema is returning korra annam to daily meals as health awareness increases.

Cuisines

Rayalaseema Andhra Telangana

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Foxtail Millet 1 cup Foxtail Millet
water 2 cups Water
ghee 1 tablespoon Ghee
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
Green Chili 1 Green Chili , slit
Onion 1 Onion , finely chopped
Cilantro 1 tablespoon Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse the foxtail millet thoroughly under running water and drain.
  2. 2 In a medium saucepan, heat ghee over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add the chopped onion and green chili, sauté until the onion turns translucent.
  5. 5 Add the rinsed foxtail millet to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  6. 6 Pour in the water, add salt, and stir well.
  7. 7 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the millet is cooked and the water is absorbed.
  8. 8 Turn off the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
  9. 9 Fluff the millet with a fork and garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer taste, you can add a few cashew nuts or peanuts while sautéing the onions.