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Elaichi Foxtail Soup
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Elaichi Foxtail Soup

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Coimbatore cooking — Elaichi Foxtail Soup brings a elaichi touch with a classic soup finish. About 50 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 25 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Foxtail Millet1 cup

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.

  2. 2

    Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.

  4. 4

    Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.

  5. 5

    Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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Watch how it's made

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