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Kodri Pulao, Varagu Vegetable Millet Pulao

 

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kodri pulao is made with nutritious foxtail millets and a healthy Indian one dish meal. Learn to make Indo Chinese foxtail millet rice.

A variant of the popular Chinese veg fried rice which is considered a trademark dish of Chinese cuisine, kodri pulao is a version that you can eat to your heart’s content as kodri is much healthier than rice. With no compromise on the taste and experience, you can enjoy a healthy varagu vegetable millet pulao treat!

Kodri contains a good amount of carbohydrates, proteins and fats, and thus comprises a balanced meal in varagu vegetable millet pulao . The energy value is also high and suitable for the undernourished group. It is rich in calcium, which helps in teeth and bone growth and maintenance.

kodri pulao is actually a Indo Chinese foxtail millet rice made from sprouts, vegetables and kodri. What makes this a Indo Chinese foxtail millet rice is that we have added soya sauce, vinegar and the typical vegetables used in Chinese fried rice.

varagu vegetable millet pulao is rich in Magnesium, Phosphorus , Vitamin B1, Folic Acid and Fiber.

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Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
Method
For kodri pulao
    For kodri pulao
  1. To make {span class="bold1"}kodri pulao{/span}, heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai, add the celery, spring onion whites, french beans carrots, capsicum, cabbage and bean sprouts, mix well and sauté on a high flame for 3 to 4 minutes while stirring continuously.
  2. Add the cooked kodri, soya sauce, spring onion greens, vinegar and salt, toss gently and sauté on a high flame for another minute, while stirring gently once in between.
  3. Serve {span class="bold1"}indo chinese foxtail millet rice{/span} hot with chillies in vinegar and chilli sauce.

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what is vegetable kodri pulao made of ?
  1. what is vegetable kodri made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for  vegetable kodri.

how to cook kodri ?
  1. This is what kodri ( foxtail millets, vaargu) looks like.
  2. To cook kodri (foxtail millet, vargu), in a deep bowl put 1 cup kodri ( foxtail millets).
  3. Add enough water to cover the millets.
  4. See : How To Cook Kodri, Foxtail Millet, Vargu.

making kodri pulao
  1. To make kodri pulao recipe | varagu vegetable millet pulao | Indo Chinese foxtail millet rice | healthy kodri rice | heat 2 tsp coconut oil or oil in a non-stick kadhai. Use coconut oil for a healthier diet.
  2. Add 1 tbsp chopped celery (ajmoda).
  3. Add 1/2 cup chopped spring onions whites.
  4. Add 1/2 cup thinly diagonally cut french beans.
  5. Add 1/4 cup thinly sliced carrots.
  6. Add 1/2 cup thinly sliced coloured capsicum.
  7. Add 1/2 cup shredded cabbage.
  8. Add 1/2 cup bean sprouts.
  9. Mix well.
  10. Sauté on a high flame for 3 to 4 minutes while stirring continuously.
  11. Add 2 1/2 cups cooked kodri (varagu).
  12. Add 1 tsp soy sauce. Increase quantity if you like the flavour of soya sauce.
  13. Add 1 cup chopped spring onion greens.
  14. Add 1 tsp vinegar. This gives the sourness to the pulao.
  15. Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt. Don't add too much salt as we have used soya sauce in the pulao. If you increase the soya sauce, then cut the salt used.
  16. Toss gently.
  17. Sauté kodri pulao | varagu vegetable millet pulao | Indo Chinese foxtail millet rice | healthy kodri rice |  on a high flame for another minute, while stirring gently once in between.
  18. Serve kodri pulao | varagu vegetable millet pulao | Indo Chinese foxtail millet rice | healthy kodri rice |  hot with chillies in vinegar and chilli sauce.

pro tips for kodri pulao
  1. Sauté vegetables on a high flame for 3 to 4 minutes while stirring continuously. 
  2. See : How To Cook Kodri, Foxtail Millet, Vargu. 
  3. Add 1 tsp soy sauce. Increase quantity if you like the flavour of soya sauce. 
     
  4. Add 1 tsp vinegar. This gives the sourness to the pulao. 
  5. Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt. Don't add too much salt as we have used soya sauce in the pulao. If you increase the soya sauce, then cut the salt used. 
  6. kodri pulao is rich in below macronutrients, vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest). 
    1. Vitamin C :  Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds. Have citrus fruits, lemons, vegetables ( capsicum, broccoli, cabbage). 119% of RDA.
    2. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 20% of RDA.
    3. Phosphorus : Phosphorus works closely with calcium to build bones. 18% of RDA.
    4. Fiber : Dietary fiber reduce the risk of heart disease, prevent the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains. 16% of RDA.
    5. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, tooval dal, til ) 14% of RDA.

Nutrient values per serving
Energy114 cal
Protein3.3 g
Carbohydrates19.2 g
Fiber4 g
Fat2.9 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Vitamin A350.1 mcg
Vitamin B10.2 mg
Vitamin B20.1 mg
Vitamin B30.7 mg
Vitamin C47.5 mg
Folic Acid27.4 mcg
Calcium46 mg
Iron2.7 mg
Magnesium53.8 mg
Phosphorus110.7 mg
Sodium96.4 mg
Potassium183.9 mg
Zinc0.4 mg
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Reviews

Veg Fried Kodri, Diabetic Friendly Recipe
 on 04 Sep 17 10:21 AM
5

Thanks for this healthy recipe. Kodri is healthy and tasty too as it absorbs the flavours of any spice or gravy.