Protein Packed Millet And Veggie Stir Fry Recipe

About this recipe

Looking for a wholesome vegetarian meal that’s high in protein and bursting with flavor? Try the Protein-Packed Millet and Veggie Stir-Fry, inspired by Telangana’s vibrant cuisine. This dish combines foxtail millet—a powerhouse of protein and complex carbs—with colorful mixed vegetables, creamy coconut milk, and a medley of aromatic spices like cumin, turmeric, and Suhana Dal Makhani Spice Mix. The result is a hearty and nutritious stir-fry that’s perfect for lunch, whether you’re a busy professional or simply craving comfort food. The millet provides sustained energy, while the fiber and nutrients from vegetables support digestion. Quick to prepare and easy to cook in just 35 minutes, this stir-fry is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Serve it fresh and warm, and enjoy a flavorful meal that’s both satisfying and energizing.

Ingredients

• 500 g Whole Farm Premium Kangni/Foxtail Millet
• 500 g Spt Frozen Mixed Vegetables
• 250 ml Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Milk
• 500 g Onion
• 500 g Desi Tomato (Tamatar)
• 1 pack (500 g) Daily Good Besan / Gram Flour / Chana Besan
• - Garlic Powder
• - Ginger Powder
• 100 g Mix Seeds
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 100 g Popular Essentials Jeera (Cumin Seeds)
• 1 pack (1 kg) Aashirvaad Crystal Salt | Iodised
• 500 ml Oil (For Frying)
• - Coriander Powder

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the foxtail millet thoroughly and soak it in water for 10 minutes.
2. 2. Chop the onion and tomato into small pieces and set them aside.
3. 3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, letting them sizzle for 30 seconds.
4. 4. Add chopped onions to the pan and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
5. 5. Stir in the ginger powder, garlic powder, turmeric, and Suhana Dal Makhani Spice Mix; cook for 1 minute.
6. 6. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
7. 7. Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the pan and stir well; cook for another 5 minutes.
8. 8. Drain the millet and add it to the pan, mixing well with the vegetables and spices.
9. 9. Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a simmer; cover and cook for 10 minutes.
10. 10. Gradually sprinkle the gram flour over the stir-fry, stirring constantly to thicken the sauce slightly.
11. 11. Season with salt and garnish with freshly chopped coriander before serving.
12. 12. Serve hot and enjoy the flavorful, protein-packed millet and veggie stir-fry.