Kodo Millet Pasta

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Kodo Millet Pasta

Kodo Millet Pasta is tossed with tomato, garlic, onion and the vegetables or seasonings listed below.

Preparation time
5 min
Cooking time
20 min
Total time
25 min
Servings
2 people
Meal type
Lunch & Dinner
Cuisine
Indian

Ingredients

  • Kodo millet pasta – 1 cup
  • Water – enough to boil
  • Salt – ½ tsp (for boiling pasta)
  • Oil or regular oil – 1 tbsp
  • Garlic – 3–4 cloves, chopped
  • Onion – 1 small, chopped
  • Tomato – 1 large, chopped (or 2 tbsp tomato puree)
  • Mixed vegetables (carrot, capsicum, corn) – ½ cup (optional)
  • Black pepper – ¼ tsp
  • Mixed herbs / oregano – ½ tsp
  • Grated cheese – optional
  • Salt – to taste

Method

  1. In a large pot, boil water with ½ tsp salt.
  2. Add Kodo millet pasta and cook for 6–8 minutes .
  3. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
  4. Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped garlic and sauté until golden.
  5. Add onion and sauté till soft.
  6. Add tomatoes or tomato puree. Cook until soft and mushy.
  7. Add chopped vegetables and cook for 3–5 minutes until they soften slightly.
  8. Add salt, pepper, and herbs. Mix well.
  9. Add the cooked pasta. Toss everything together and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
  10. Serve hot