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How to Cook Millets (Perfectly)

How to Cook Millets with step by step pictures. This is a tutorial on how to cook millets. Learn how to cook siruthaniyam like Samai, Varagu,Thinai and Kuthiraivali.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 189kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Millet Samai, Varagu,Thinai or Kuthiraivali
  • 3 cups Water
  • Salt optional

Instructions

  • Measure your millets..Wash them well..I soak them for 5 mins in water, so any dirt will come on top, then i drain them and wash them well with lots of water.
  • Take millets in a heavy bottom pan, cover with water. If you want add little salt.
  • Bring it to a boil. Cover and simmer on the lowest flame for 15 mins.
  • Now if you see the water must be absorbed by the millets. Fluff the millets gently with fork. Cover with lid and set aside for 10 mins.
  • Now the millets must be fluffy.
  • Serve.

Notes

For making variety rice and fried rice. Use 1.5 cup to 2 cups of water.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servings | Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 4g | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 2mg
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