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Thinai Arisi Nellikai Sadam Recipe- Foxtail Millet Gooseberry Rice

Thinai nellikai sadam, an easy variety rice with foxtail millet and indian gooseberry.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: South Indian
Servings: 3
Calories: 238kcal
Author: Anusha Praveen

Ingredients

For cooking the millet

  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup Foxtail millet
  • 3 Amla 3 medium grated pitted and grated

For tempering

  • 2 tsp peanut oil
  • 3 tbsp Peanuts
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Urad dal
  • 4 Green chili slit lengthwise
  • 1/16 tsp Hing a small pinch
  • 10 Curry leaves a few
  • 1.5 tsp Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice

Instructions

  • Cook the millet with 3 cups of water and salt in a wide pan till done.
  • Once done, drain thoroughly and spread on a plate.
  • Heat a pan with oil.
  • Add the peanuts and fry till golden. Drain on a kitchen towel.
  • Add mustard seeds and once they pop, add the green chilies, urad dal and curry leaves.
  • Add turmeric and hing next and turn down the flame.
  • Now add grated gooseberry and mix well.
  • Add roasted peanuts, salt and mix.
  • Add the cooked millet to this and mix thoroughly.
  • Switch off flame and add lemon juice.
  • Mix well.
  • Serve immediately.

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Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 1766mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 77mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg
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