Barnyard millet is said to be the fastest growing millet which is gluten free and highly nutritious. The bran layers of millets are good sources of B-complex vitamins. Now we learn to make healthy kuthiraivali pongal recipe.
Soak barnyard millet and yellow lentil in water for 30 minutes. Drain water and set it aside.
Heat cooker and add 1 tbsp. ghee and washed millet and lentil.
Add 2 cups of water and when it starts boiling close the cooker and let it cook for 2-3 whistles.
When the pressure comes down, open the cooker and mash it nicely.
Add ghee in a small frying pan and add pepper, chopped ginger, cumin seeds and sauté for few seconds.
Now add cashews, curry leaves, dry grapes and a pinch of asafoetida and sauté for few seconds and add this mixture in the cooker. Add salt to taste and mix gently.