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Millet In Every Meal.

by Faraaz | 8 Mar 2019




Many of us are unaware of what millets are. In this day and age, millet continues to be a staple for a third of the world’s population, including Malaysia. Ground millet are commonly used in flatbreads, such as Indian roti and also Ethiopian and Eritrean injera which is made from teff, a variety of millet. In Eastern Africa, millet is also used by the people to make beer. It is also an ingredient found in Eastern European fermented drinks and even porridges. In America and Western Europe, millet, for the most part has been relegated to bird and also livestock feed. However, the interest in this grain has been growing, especially in gluten free diets.

It is nutritious and it also provides you with fiber, iron, B vitamins, manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium and also highly alkaline, which makes it easier to digest and also soothing to the stomach. There are many varieties of millet found out there, the primary types are called pearl, foxtail, proso, and finger. Yellow proso is the kind most often found pre packaged or even in bulk bins at the health food stores around Malaysia. Do keep in mind to buy millet intended for human consumption, as the millet sold for pet food still has the indigestible outer hull. And in this article, we will be going over a couple of easy recipes as to how can you include millets into your everyday meals as well.



MILLET PORRIDGE
This recipe yields about 4 servings.

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of ground ginger, half a teaspoon of ground cloves, 1 and a half cups of millet (ground to nearly a powder), 4 cups of full fat coconut milk, 1 and a half cups of water. For the optional toppings, you have vanilla, cranberries, blueberries or other fruits and toasted nuts.

Instructions: You can start by warming up the coconut oil in a medium saucepan and then add in the cinnamon, ginger and also the cloves. Stir it until it becomes fragrant, which will take less than a minute. Add in the millet and stir, make sure that you fully coat the grain. You can the pour in the coconut milk and water, stirring it until it is well combined. Bring it to a boil and then decrease heat and then lightly cover. Simmer it for approximately 10 minutes or until the liquid begins to evaporate. Check to make sure that it is not sticking to the bottom.

Remember to give it a whisk and to continue cooking if there is too much of remaining liquid. Once the desired consistency is reach, you can then remove it from the heat and add in the desired toppings. The porridge can be refrigerated and reheated the following day. You may want to consider adding some additional water when you reheat.



VEGETABLE FRIED MILLET
Ingredients: 3 eggs, 2 cups of millet (cooked), 1 to 2 carrots (chopped), 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves (chopped), half a cup of frozen peas, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, half a cup of bok choy (you may also add cabbage or broccoli instead). Instructions: If you do not happen to have cooked millet, cook the millet according to it's package instructions. Keep in mind that the millet should be fluffy, not mushy. While cooking the millet and before you start, chop all the vegetables and you can start in this order which is onion, garlic, if you have happen to have broccoli or cabbage, carrot, bok choy, pepper, this is simply because you will be putting in these vegetables in this particular order, so you will need to have them ready.

Once the millet is cooked you may begin with the fun part. For this, use a large non stick skillet with a lid, start scrambling the eggs at about medium high heat with adding in some olive oil. Once the eggs are ready, add in some onion and garlic and stir them well together. You can then add in the peas and millet, and stir them again. Add in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Also if you happen to have cabbage, now is the time for you to toss it in. Stir them well and give it a taste. If you do happen to need additional salt, then add in 1 more tablespoon of soy sauce in the next step. Add in the broccoli, carrot, bok choy and stir everything well together, you may turn off the heat and stir for a few more minutes. Then you are ready to go! Taste and add salt or pepper if you were to need some. Serve with some Asian chilli sauce, if you would like to have something spicier.



MANGO MILLET LASSI
Ingredients: 1 whole fresh mango which has been cut into chunks, a quarter cup of cooked millet, 1 cup of lowfat Greek yogurt, half a cup of water, a quarter cup of mango nectar, 2 tablespoons of cashew nuts, half a teaspoon of ground cardamom, 1 cup of ice cubes 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey or 1 to 2 drops of liquid stevia, if desired, for additional sweetness.

Instructions: You may start by putting in all of the ingredients into a blender and blend them together until smooth. You may add in some additional water if you want a thinner lassi instead. For the most part, lassi tend to have more of a pudding like texture. You can also add in some honey, agave or liquid stevia if desired. This makes for about 2 to 3 servings.



MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD WITH MILLET
Ingredients: Half a pound of carrots, half a cup of sliced red onions, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 2 teaspoons of Moroccan spice blend, half a cup of uncooked millet, a quarter cup of sliced almonds, a quarter cup of pomegranate seeds, a quarter cup of flat leaf minced parsley, 2 tablespoons of minced cilantro, the juice from 1 lemon and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Instructions: You can start by preheat the oven to 375˚. Cut the carrots on the bias, about 1/16th of an inch thick. Place them on a sheet tray covered with parchment paper and toss it with onions, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and the spice blend. Roast the carrots until brown and tender, for about 20 to 25 minutes. While the carrots are roasting, start combining the millet with 1 cup water and a pinch of salt. Bring it to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer, cover, and let it cook for about 18 minutes or until most of the water has been absorbed.

Then, remove it from the heat and allow it to sit for about 5 minutes. In a bowl you may combine the roasted carrots, millet, almond slices, pomegranate seeds, and the herbs. Squeeze the lemon juice over the salad followed by the 2 tablespoons of olive oil, adding more as desired. Toss them together, taste and adjust salt and pepper according to your taste.



LEMON MILLET WITH CHICKPEAS & DILL
This is certainly a bright and vibrant one pot dish that comes together easily. The fresh herbs and lemon really liven this dish up while the nutty millet and hearty chickpeas keep it ever so filling and comforting for you. Certainly makes a perfect light meal or even a accompanying side dish. This is delicious all year round!

Ingredients: 1 and a half cups of millet (rinsed and drained), 3 cups of low sodium vegetable broth and a quarter cup extra, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, a half to 1 teaspoon of salt, a dash of pepper, 2 lemons (zest and juice), 15 ounces of can chickpeas (or other white bean), 4 scallions (chopped), a quarter cup of fresh parsley (chopped), 3 tablespoons of fresh chopped dill, a quarter cup of chopped or sliced almonds and drizzle of balsamic vinegar (optional).

Instructions: You can start by bringing 3 cups broth to a boil. Add in the millet, garlic, salt and also pepper. Stir it, cover, then turn down the heat to a medium low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until the millet is cooked and the water is absorbed. Add in the rest of the ingredients plus the additional quarter cup of vegetable broth, if it is needed to loosen it up. Then taste and adjust herbs, lemon and salt or pepper, as necessary. You can serve it with a warm drizzle of balsamic vinegar, if desired.

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