Vegetable Jowar Pulao

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup raw jowar (yields ~1/2 cup cooked)
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, bell peppers, peas)
• 1 tsp oil
• 1 small green chili, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Coriander leaves; serve with 1/2 cup low-fat curd/raita

Preparation

1. Rinse and soak jowar 4–6 hours; pressure-cook or simmer until tender (~1/2 cup cooked).
2. Heat 1 tsp oil; sauté green chili and ginger-garlic briefly.
3. Add mixed vegetables; cook 3–4 minutes until slightly soft.
4. Stir in turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, and salt.
5. Fold in cooked jowar; mix gently and cook 2 minutes to blend flavors.
6. Garnish with coriander; serve hot with low-fat curd or raita.