Wholesome One-Pot Millet Soups To Try Today

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Wholesome One-Pot Millet Soups To Try Today

 

Magic Millet Vegetable Soup

Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)
Feast on soups that are a complete meal. Here's a delicious one-pot soup made from mighty millets. A perfect cleanse soup post celebrations and a must add-on for this weather too. You will enjoy every sip of this micronutrient-rich soup and ask for a refill too.
3.27 from 19 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 154 kcal

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

Calories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 4gFat: 3.2g
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Super Chicken and Millet Soup

Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)
Diversify your next dinner by adding rainbow colors, herbs, spices, chicken, and humble millet. Create and enjoy the best protein-packed hot fare, a hearty replenishment for the entire family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6
Calories 275 kcal

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.
Disclaimer: Please keep your healthcare provider in the loop before introducing any new food item into your lifestyle, especially if you have a medical condition or are on medications. In case you are allergic to certain foods, please avoid them.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 19gFat: 7g
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Comments (4)

  • Ruchi Reply

    What is samai millet or little millet in English? Is it finger millet?

    January 9, 2023 at 11:32 am
  • Jeena Chhabra Reply

    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

    January 9, 2023 at 5:29 pm
    • Anonymous Reply

      We say Kutki in North.

      January 29, 2023 at 7:06 pm

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