Millet recipes for seniors

Millets are nutritious and healthy. They require minimal water and have a long shelf life, making them ideal for storage. Millets are rich in starch and protein. They are an excellent option for a wholesome meal, particularly for seniors. As one of the best senior citizen homes in Karnataka, we share some of the healthy millet recipes for seniors.

1. Millet khichdi:

Ingredients: 

• • ½ cup foxtail millets
  • ½ cup moong daal
  • 1 cup vegetables of your choice
  • ¼ cup methi leaves or spinach
  • 1 diced tomato
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • Dry spices: ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, and ½ teaspoon garam masala
    Salt to taste

  Procedure 

  • Wash and soak the foxtail millets for about an hour. This cooks the millets quickly.
  • In a pressure cooker add ghee and let it heat. Add cumin seeds and let it splutter.
  • Add ginger until it emits a nice aroma.
  • Add veggies and tomatoes. Saute them for a few minutes.
  • Add the spices and cook for a few minutes on low flame until the tomatoes are mushy.
  • Add the soaked and drained millets and daal. Saute them for a while.
  • Adjust the salt and add water. Cover the pressure cooker and cook for 2-3 whistles or until the millets are cooked to the right consistency.
  • Once done, open the lid and give it a final mix. Add a little ghee on top and serve warm with pickle and papad.

  2. Kodo millet roti: 
  Ingredients: 

  • 1 cup Kodo millet flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2-1 cup lukewarm water
  • Ghee/oil for cooking

  Procedure 

  • In a mixing bowl, add Kodo millet flour and salt.
  • Gradually add lukewarm water to the flour mixture and knead to form a soft and pliable dough.
  • Divide the dough into equal portions and shape them into round balls.
  • Using a rolling pin, flatten each ball into a thin circular disc, dusting it with flour if necessary to prevent sticking.
  • Heat a tawa or non-stick pan over medium heat.
  • Place the flattened roti on the tawa or pan and cook for about 30 seconds on each side.
  • Add ghee or oil on top of the roti and cook for another 30 seconds on each side or until it turns golden brown.
  • Remove from heat and serve hot with your favourite side dish.

  3. Ragi wheat dosa:
  Ingredients: 

  • 1 cup ragi flour
  • 1 cup wheat flour
  • 2 cups buttermilk (adjust as per preferred consistency)
  • Salt to taste

  Procedure 

  • In a mixing bowl, add ragi flour and wheat flour. Add salt to it and mix well to make an even distribution.
  • Gradually add buttermilk and stir continuously with a whisk to avoid lumps.
  • Mix the batter evenly and consistently to incorporate air into the mixture.
  • Cover and set aside for 6-8 hours or overnight to allow the batter to ferment.
  • After fermentation, stir the batter well and adjust the consistency with water if necessary.
  • Heat a flat non-stick tawa over medium-high heat. Once hot, pour a ladleful of batter on the tawa and spread it evenly in circular motion.
  • Add oil from the sides so that the dosa cooks evenly on top and does not stick to the pan.
  • Cook until the bottom turns golden brown and the top is cooked.
  • Flip the dosa and cook the other side for another 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Fold the dosa into half and take it off the heat.
  • Serve hot with your favourite coconut chutney and sambar.

  4. Mixed millet bhel puri:
  Ingredients: 

  • 1 cup pearl millets
  • 1 cup ragi flakes
  • 3 cups puffed rice
  • 1/2 cup bhujia
  • 2 tbsp chaat masala
  • 3 tbsp black sesame seeds
  • 2 chopped onions
  • 2 chopped tomatoes
  • 4 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
  • 3 tablespoons green chutney
  • 2 tablespoons sweet tamarind chutney
  • Chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • Pomegranate seeds (optional)

  Procedure 

  • In a mixing bowl, add pearl millets, ragi flakes, and puffed rice. Add salt and roasted peanuts to it.
  • Add black sesame seeds, chaat masala, and bhujia mix. Give it a good mix.
  • Then add chopped onions and mix again.
  • Add green chutney and sweet tamarind chutney and mix everything well.
  • Finally, add chopped tomatoes, lime juice, and chopped green chilies. Mix well and adjust salt if necessary.
  • Garnish with bhujia, fresh coriander leaves, and pomegranate seeds (optional).
  • Serve immediately and enjoy.

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