Nut-Free Little Millet Carrot Rice


Servings: 2 people
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Carrots and millet come together in a light yet wholesome dish that is easy to prepare. Try out this nut-free and fibre-rich version of a family favorite using little millet or samai. Works great for tiffin boxes too.

Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked little millet
- 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (sarson)
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- 1 tsp chana dal (split chickpea)
- 1 tsp urad dal (split black gram)
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 green chillies chopped
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 cup grated coconut
- 1 tbsp chopped green coriander leaves
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- To begin, grate the carrots and keep aside.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chana dal (split chickpea), and urad dal (split black gram). My kitchen is a nut-free kitchen. If you are using cashews, add them now. Saute until the dals begin to colorize.
- Add in chopped onions, green chillies, and curry leaves. Saute until the onions are translucent. Do not brown.
- Next, add the grated carrots and salt. Mix well. Cook until the carrots soften a bit.
- Now add in the grated coconut and pre-cooked little millet. Mix well.
- Finally, add chopped green coriander leaves and lemon juice. Mix.
- The Little Millet Carrot Rice is ready to serve. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
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Notes
- This recipe works well with boiled rice and small grain millets.
- Make sure the millet is well-cooked and completely cooled down before cooking this recipe. Or it would turn mushy. Leftover rice/millet works best.
- If fresh coconut is not available, you can use desiccated coconut.
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June 13, 2025 @ 1:26 pm
I’m actually allergic to millets, so I sadly can’t try this myself—but I have to say, carrots are something I only enjoy in halwa form! 😄 That said, this recipe looks super wholesome and vibrant. My brother’s a big fan of all things veg—especially anything with carrots—so I’m definitely sharing this with him. I love how simple yet nutritious it sounds. Your step-by-step always makes it feel doable, even for cooking-challenged folks like me!
June 14, 2025 @ 7:30 pm
Yum! Yum! Millets are incredibly healthy, and adding carrots to them enhances both the benefits and the taste! Such an easy recipe, too!
June 15, 2025 @ 11:57 am
I am very much into millets. Must try this
June 16, 2025 @ 7:16 am
I have a lot of millets and they are so healthy. Initially, I thought the dals would be soaked, but I like the sauted ones too, they would be more crunchy. This recipe is a full bowl meal.
June 16, 2025 @ 9:56 am
This is such a nutrient loaded recipe! I love carrots and millets, and definitely going to try this one!
June 16, 2025 @ 2:07 pm
This little millet carrot rice recipe looks delicious and so easy to make! Love that it’s nut‑free and wholesome
June 16, 2025 @ 3:17 pm
That looks like a yummy an healthy dish to try when I am not in mood to cook a heavy meal stuff.
June 17, 2025 @ 8:37 am
I have heard a lot about millets its healthy benefits but never tried but your recipe is the much needed push for trying it. Thank you for making it feel so easy will definitely try it out.
June 17, 2025 @ 1:09 pm
Loved how simple yet nourishing this recipe is. The use of little millet makes it feel both wholesome and accessible.
Great option for nut-free homes, especially with kids. Saving this for a weekday lunch idea.
June 17, 2025 @ 8:55 pm
I’m always on the lookout for simple recipes for my husband too, and this one looks perfect. Nut-free and healthy, just what we need for quick, fuss-free meals. Can’t wait to try it.
June 17, 2025 @ 9:05 pm
Switching to millet is a great way to stay healthy. Carrot rice looks colourful and yummy like your other dishes.
June 17, 2025 @ 9:28 pm
Little Millet carrot rice looks super tempting, Madhuji. Last month i tried shifting from rice to millets but it really played havoc with my gut. I am back to rice now.I heard millets don’t suit everyone.
June 18, 2025 @ 12:16 am
I tried this recipe today and my whole family loved it! The little millet and carrots made it so light yet filling. As a mom, I’m always looking for healthy, nut-free options—this one’s definitely going into our regular meal rotation!
June 18, 2025 @ 10:45 am
This recipe looks so simple and wholesome! I love how you’ve used little millet, it’s such a great alternative to rice. Can’t wait to try this for a light lunch or my son’s tiffin. Thanks for sharing the detailed steps!
June 18, 2025 @ 12:55 pm
Wow! Now i am going to try this for my toddler as she is getting foodie like me😍
June 18, 2025 @ 4:58 pm
This is such a wholesome food with loaded nutrients. I would love to try it at home. Thank you for the recipe.
June 18, 2025 @ 6:37 pm
I am always looking for recipes that embrace millets and other healthy ingredients so this one is perfect for upcoming Navratras too, samai ke chawal will get a healthy and tastier twist with this recipe idea.
June 18, 2025 @ 7:12 pm
Beautifully balanced recipe ; protein-rich millet, colorful carrots, and just the right spices. Plus, it’s allergy-friendly and totally adaptable ; ideal for baby-led weaning or school snacks!
June 18, 2025 @ 7:38 pm
Such a simple and healthy recipe. This is similar to the version I make during fasting, without the dals and mustard seeds. Great for kids’ lunch box too.
June 18, 2025 @ 9:24 pm
Ah, that’s a super healthy and tasty recipe! I will definitely try it out!
June 18, 2025 @ 11:41 pm
Millets are true love for me and I am making a habit to love it for my son true. Still in trial process but I believe adding carrots will make it more tempting for him. A must try recipe for me.
June 19, 2025 @ 12:08 am
Thank you for sharing this aunty..I’m sure this is definitely going to be on the lunchbox menu for us next week
June 20, 2025 @ 10:29 am
Today, for kids box I made carrot rice which the love eating. This is one of the healthier one that i love to try. Thanks fro such amazing share