Millet Pulao with Vegetables

Serves 2

1/4 cup + 2 tbsp cup hulled millet

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1/4 cup onion, diced

1/2 tsp garam masala

1/4 tsp ground turmeric

1/4 cup + 2 tbsp mixed vegetables (e.g. carrots, peas, green beans, cauliflower, etc)

3/4 cup water or vegetable stock

• soak millet in about 1 cup of water (room temperature) and set aside for at least 15 minutes.

• prepare vegetables: mince onion, cut vegetables into 1/4 inch dice

• heat oil in medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and a pinch of salt and sauté until softened. Add garam masala and turmeric and stir fry for a minute.

• drain millet. Add vegetables and millet and stir to coat with spices.

• increase heat to high and water/stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.

• fluff millet with fork and season with salt to taste.