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Rice Recipe Made From Foxtail Millet. Fluffy yet Filling. Whole Grains Pack Much More Nutrition Than Polished Grains like White Rice.

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Whole Food Plant Based Foxtail Millet Rice Recipe

Course: Course 3: Grain Dishes for Lunch & Dinner Meals
Cuisine: Fundamental Recipe, South Indian Recipe
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people

INGREDIENTS

1 cup Foxtail Millet

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook foxtail millet with 2 1/2 cups of water. Stir from time to time, ensuring it does not get burnt. Cook until cooked enough.
2. Once cooked, spread on a plate or large vessel to cool down completely. Serve fresh with Vendakkai Sambar!

Plant Based Chef Pro Tips for Best Foxtail Millet Rice

1. If you like your rice grains separate, use slightly less water and stir as little as possible, while ensuring to prevent burning
2. If you like your rice mashable, use slightly more water and stir well while cooking.

Nutrition Science Highlights for WFPB Foxtail Millet Rice Recipe

1. Why whole grains? Whole grains are healthier than refined grains such as white rice, refined flours, maida, rava, etc., as the bran layer is intact, with all its vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. Whole grains have been found to be protective against a whole range of chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and lifestyle-related cancers.
   
2. Why cool whole grains? When cooked grains are allowed to cool on the counter or in the fridge, its starch crystallises to form resistant starch. This can be eaten by our good gut bacteria and also reduces the glycemic index (the rate at which glucose is absorbed), making the whole grain even healthier. For the same reason, parboiled whole grains can be used as well.