5 Easy Millet Recipes for Busy Weeknights”
Whether you’re craving comfort food or something light and refreshing, these easy millet recipes are here to make your weeknights both healthy and hassle-free.
Think healthy eating is hard? Think again. With millets, you can whip up delicious, quick meals that are both hearty and wholesome.
Recipes:
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Millet Khichdi: A one-pot wonder using barnyard millet, lentils, veggies, and spices.
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Ragi Dosa: Fermented or instant, this crispy pancake is a protein-packed breakfast or dinner.
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Foxtail Millet Pulao: Replace rice with foxtail millet and enjoy a flavorful vegetable pulao.
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Millet Upma: A savory, spiced dish ideal for breakfast or a light dinner.
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Kodo Millet Salad: Toss cooked millet with cucumbers, tomatoes, lemon, and herbs.
Conclusion:
These recipes are just the beginning. Once you get used to cooking with millets, you’ll never run out of creative ways to enjoy them.
✅ Bonus Tips to Save Time With Millets:
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Batch cook millet: Make a big batch and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat as needed.
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Use soaked millet: Cuts cooking time by 30%.
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Pre-roast flour: Store roasted ragi or bajra flour to speed up snacks or dosa prep.
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Keep frozen veggies handy: They cook faster and save prep time
