August: Little Millet Lemon Rice

Little Millet Lemon Rice

Ingredients

• Little millet – 1 cup
• Water – 2 cups
• Lemon – 1–2, juice and zest
• Oil – 2 tbsp
• Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
• Urad dal – 1 tsp
• Curry leaves – a few
• Green chilies – 1–2, slit
• Turmeric – a pinch
• Salt – as needed
• Coriander – for garnish

How to cook

1. Boil the millet with water, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff and cool.
2. Heat oil, add mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves and chilies.
3. Add turmeric and the millet. Mix well.
4. Add lemon juice, zest and salt.

Serving: Garnish with coriander and serve hot.