VegetarianLunchMiddle Eastern
Foxtail Millet Pilaf
Foxtail Millet Pilaf is a vegetarian lunch from Middle Eastern cuisine. It is made with foxtail millet and mixed vegetables. This recipe serves 4 and takes about 40 min. One serving has about 220 kcal, 8 g protein, 40 g carbs and 5 g fat.
Did you know? The foxtail millet has nutty flavor and low glycemic index. Traditionally tempered with curry leaves and mustard seeds. Some versions include cashews for richness. Urban health enthusiasts favor it as rice alternative. Perfect with raita or pickle. The millet should be fluffy, not mushy. Modern versions might use vegetable broth for extra flavor.
Updated · nutrition is an estimate per serving
- Diet
- Vegetarian
- Course
- Lunch
- Cuisine
- Middle Eastern
- Calories
- 220 kcal
- Protein
- 8 g
- Style
- Healthy
- Serves
- 4
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Level
- Easy
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 200 g foxtail millet
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 green bell pepper
- ½ cup green peas
- 2 garlic
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 bay leaf
- 2½ cups water
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp parsley (optional)
