Chinese Style Egg Fried Millet
Brief:
A healthy fusion of rich oriental flavours with earthy Indian grains, this recipe will both surprise and delight. Balanced with protein-packed eggs and high fibre millet, this recipe is a perfect choice if you’re looking to break away from the monotony of regular meals. An ingenious way to incorporate supergrains into your diet, this dish is light on calories but heavy on taste! Can you resist this irresistible blend of health and taste? Indulge yourself in the magic of this unique, flavoursome meal. Could there be a better way to satisfy your taste buds and keep a count on calories simultaneously?
Recipe:
Ingredients:
1/2 cup millet (Indian grain)
2 eggs
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, baby corn)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice
1/2 teaspoon Chilli flakes
Salt, as required
Instructions:
1. Rinely rinse and then soak the millet in water for 30 minutes.
2. In a pan with oil, sauté the cumin seeds until they crackle.
3. Add the mixed veggies. Sauté them until they are half cooked.
4. Add the spices: turmeric powder, Chinese five spice, chilli flakes and salt. Stir to mix everything well.
5. Add soaked millet into the pan. Stir and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
6. Add 1.5 cups of water and cover the pan.
7. On a low to medium flame, simmer and cook millet until all the water is absorbed.
8. Meanwhile, crack open the eggs in a bowl and beat them. In a separate pan, scramble the eggs. Keep aside.
9. Once the millet is cooked, add the scrambled eggs to the pan. Mix well.
10. Serve this healthy and nutritious Chinese Style Egg Fried Millet while it’s still hot.
Optional: you can garnish with some chive or spring onion greens before serving. This dish can be paired with tangy tamarind chutney or a yogurt dip. Suitable for a main course, you can also have this as a fulfilling breakfast. Enjoy this unique fusion of Chinese flavors with Indian millet. Keep your calorie count in check and satisfy your cravings in the healthiest way possible! Enjoy cooking and happy eating!
