Lemon (Rice with) Korlu (Browntop Millet)

Ingredients:

Korlu/Brown top millet  – 1 cup

Onion – 1 chopped

Green chillies – 1-2 chopped

Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

Salt to taste

Mustard – 1/2 tsp

Curry leaves – 1 sprig

Channa dal – ¼ tsp

Urad dal – ¼ tsp

Peanuts – 1 tsp

Oil – 1 tbsp

Salt - to taste

Lemon juice – 2 tbsp

Coriander - chopped - for garnish

Method:

Soak the millets in water for 1-2 hours.

Pressure cook the millets with 2 cups of water and salt. Cook and keep aside to cool. (you can use less water or skip soaking if you want it cooked al dente).

Heat oil in a pan. Splutter mustard, add channa dal and urad dal. Add curry leaves. Now add the peanuts and fry for a few seconds. Add chopped onion and saute till transparent.  Add green chilli. Add turmeric and a pinch of salt, mix well and switch off the flame.

Add the cooked millets and lemon juice and mix well. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.