Wholesome One-Pot Millet Soups To Try Today
Magic Millet Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed vegetables, cut into small cubes (pumpkin, carrots, and peas)
- 3/4 cup yellow moong dal, pre-soaked for 8 hours
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp cold-pressed coconut oil
- 1 tsp nutmeg, grated
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup millet, pre-soaked (little millet/samai)
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- In a pressure cooker, sauté pumpkin, carrots, peas, onion, and garlic in oil.
- Add the pre-soaked dal, nutmeg, ginger, and salt and stir well.
- Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add millet and water. Pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles.
- Once it cools down a little, serve and enjoy.
Power tips and variations
- You can use sorghum grains or any other millet, as per the availability.
- You can also add seasonal vegetables and greens, as per choice.
- This soup will thicken quickly. Add a little hot water before serving or a drizzle of coconut or almond milk to adjust the consistency.
Notes
- Millet has more polyphenols when compared to rice and other grains and is safe for people with diabetes.
- It is rich in magnesium and niacin and aids heart health.
- Nutmeg not only gives a nutty and citrusy flavor but is also an effective ingredient to beat the common cold.
Nutrition
Super Chicken and Millet Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tsp cold pressed coconut oil
- 1/2 cup millet, pre-soaked (little millets/samai)
- 1/2 cup chopped celery/coriander as per availability
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1 1/2 cups mixed vegetables, carrots, beans, peas, bell peppers, pumpkin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a pressure cooker, add a few drops of oil. Add celery, onions, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add chicken broth, tomatoes, mixed vegetables, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring this to a boil.
- Add the millet and pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles.
- Serve hot with a garnish of coriander leaves.
Power tips and variations
- Go for organically claimed chicken.
- Vegetarians can use A2 paneer and mushrooms instead of eggs/chicken.
- You can alternate little millet with sorghum grains as per suitability.
- Top it with avocado slices and coconut cream for a punch of flavor.
Notes
- Millets are a rich source of micronutrients like copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), and Vitamin B3 (niacin), which boosts our immunity to keep infections at bay.
- Using organic chicken makes the dish nourishing. It is packed with a range of macro- and micronutrients, including protein, fiber, B vitamins, Vitamin C, and amino acids.
Nutrition
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Comments (4)
What is samai millet or little millet in English? Is it finger millet?
It is called little millet 🙂
Please give Hindi names of little millet and Samai ? Net has different versions . Is Samai also called Sama ke chawal used in fasting ?
What is little millet and for how long do we need to soak this pls
We say Kutki in North.