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Kodaikanal Pudina Leaf Foxtail
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kodaikanal Pudina Leaf Foxtail

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kodaikanal cooking — Kodaikanal Pudina Leaf Foxtail brings a pudina leaf touch with a classic pongal finish. About 44 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 19 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Mint Leaves3/4 cup
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Foxtail Millet1 cup

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Korrala Pudina Rice | Milets Magic | 8th April 2019 | ETV Abhiruchi · on YouTube