How to Cook Millets in Instant Pot
Cooking millet in Instant Pot is a fast and efficient way to prepare a vegan, gluten free grain with little effort. Adjust the cooking time based on the type of millet used, as cooking times can differ.
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 266kcal
Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot
- 1 Bowl
Ingredients
1 Cup = 250ml
- 1 Cup Foxtail millet/Korralu/Thinai/Kangni
- 2 Cups Water
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, place millet and rinse it with cold tap water 3-4 times until the water runs clear.1 Cup Foxtail millet/Korralu/Thinai/Kangni
- Soak it in at least 4-6 cups of water for 6 hours or overnight.
- After 6 hours, use a fine mesh strainer to drain the millet.
- Transfer the drained millets to the inner steel container of the instant pot.
- Add 2 cups water to the container with millet.2 Cups Water
- Plug in an instant pot pressure cooker.
- Add water to the steel insert, then place the trivet followed by a pot of millets.
- Place a lid on the pot and move the steam release valve to SEALING.
- Select pressure cook/manual mode and set the timer to 8 minutes on high pressure.
- Let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes once the timer countdown ends.
- Move the steam release valve to VENT after 10 minutes and manually release the remaining pressure.
- The knob next to the steam release valve drops when the pressure is completely released.
- Now take the lid off the pot.
- Instant pot millets are ready to enjoy.
Notes
Due to the smaller amount, I used a separate steel container. The instant pot steel insert can be used if you scale up the quantity.
Soaking millet is necessary to make it easier to digest. The nutrients are better absorbed and grains cook faster when soaked.
The cooking time changes if millet is not soaked or soaked for a short period of 15-30 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 6g | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 2mg
