Varagu_Paneer_Rice

 VaraguPaneerRice [ KodoMilletPaneerRice ] :

Kodo millet is known as #Varagarisi or simply #Varagu in Tamil and #Kodon or #Kodri in Hindi.
The botanical name is Paspalum scrobiculatum.

Kodo millet [ varagu ] is rich in fiber thus very good for diabetic patients.

Varagarisi [ varagu ] is rich in proteins and antioxidants.

This millet has good amount of minerals especially iron and zinc which is far far higher than that present in common cereals like rice and wheat.

Generally millet are non acid forming and gluten free in nature.

Nutritional value of 100 gm of Kodo millet : 

8.3 g of Protein, 9.0 g of fiber, 2.6 g of minerals, 0.5 mg of Iron and 27 mg of Calcium.

Ingredients :
1 cup	Varagu [ Kodo millet ]
1/4 cup	Paneer
2 Medium size	Onion, chop nicely
1 or 2	Green chilly, slit lengthwise
1	carrot, chop nicely
8 - 10	Garlic pods, chop finely
1 Tsp	Ginger finely chopped
1/4 Cup	Fenugreek leaves [ Methi ] chopped
1/4 Cup	Coriander leaves chopped
2 Tsp	Cumin seeds [ Jeera ]
1 Tsp	Black pepper powder
1 Tsp	Salt [ Adjust ]
4 - 6 Tsp	Gingelly oil [ sesame / til oil ]
small piece	Cinnamon

Small quantity of finely chopped coriander leaves to garnish.

Method :

Take 1 cup of varagu - Kodo millet in a pressure cooker and wash once.

Then add 2 cups of water and let it stand for 2 hours.

After two hours pressure cook on high flame for a whistle.

Then reduce the flame and cook for 5 minutes.

Wait till it ran out of steam.

Transfer the cooked varagu in a wide mouthed vessel and add a teaspoon of oil.

Gently mix with a spoon and allow to cool down by keeping under a fan. 

Heat a kadai with 2 Tsp of oil on stove over medium flame.

Add Paneer pieces & a pinch of salt once.the oil starts fuming.

Saute on slow fire till the pieces turn slightly golden brown.

Transfer on to a plate and set aside.

In the same kadai add 3 - 4 Tsp of oil.

Crackle cumin seeds and then add cinnamon stick.

Then add green chilly, chopped garlic, ginger, carrot and onion.

Saute on medium fire adding a pinch of salt.

Once onion turns pale pink in color add chopped carrot and saute for 2 - 3 minutes.

Now add chopped coriander and Fenugreek leaves and mix well.

Add salt and stir well.

Then put the cooked varagu rice and black pepper powder and mix well.

Adjust salt.

Finally add fried paneer and gently stir.

Transfer into a serving bowl.

Garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve hot on a plate with thayir pachadi or kuruma.

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