Foxtail Millet Salad: A Nutritious and Delicious Dish

28Mar

Foxtail millet salad is a nutritious and delicious dish that incorporates cooked foxtail millet with various fresh vegetables, herbs, and a flavorful dressing. Here’s a simple recipe to make a refreshing foxtail millet salad:

  • Preparation time – 10 mins
  • Cooking time – 40 mins
  • Serving size – 4

Nutritional Value (per serving)

Here’s the nutritional information presented in table format:

Nutritional ValueAmount
Energy71 kcal
Protein2 g
Carbohydrates11 g
Fat2 g
Fiber2 g

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12 Ingredients of Foxtail Millet Salad

Here’s the ingredient list presented in table format:

IngredientQuantity
Foxtail Millet1/2 cup
Mango (Raw), peeled and chopped1
Cucumbers, peeled and chopped2
Mooli/Mullangi (Radish), finely chopped1
Onion, finely chopped1
Coriander (Dhania) Leaves, finely chopped1
Dijon Mustard1 Tbsp
Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 Tbsp
Honey1 Tbsp
Lemon juice2 Tbsp
Saltto taste
Black pepper powderto taste

How to make Foxtail Millet Salad?

step by step foxtail millet salad making
  • In a saucepan add in the millets along with 1 cup of water. Bring the millet to a boil, then turn the heat to low.
  • Cover the pan and allow the millets to cook for about 15 to 20 minutes until all the water is absorbed and the millets are cooked. You can also cook the millets in the pressure cooker to speed up the cooking process. The millet should be grainy at the end of the cooking process.
  • Add olive oil and salt to the millet to prevent it from sticking to each other. Allow the millets to cool completely. It will fluff up when it cools down.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled millets and the remaining ingredients. Toss well to combine. Once well combined, check the seasoning levels and adjust to suit your taste.
  • Serve Foxtail Millet Salad along with Ragi Tawa Paratha and Dhingri Matar for a complete meal.

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