Barnyard Millet Sushi with Tapioca and Pumpkin/Pineapple Dip

Ingredients: (Serves 4)

  • 3/ 4 cup fermented Barnyard millet and tapioca batter 
  • 1 cup Colorful veggies strips of bell peppers, carrots and beetroot
  • 2 tablespoon grated coconut
  • 2 tablespoon black sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoon jaggery syrup
  • 2 tablespoon mint chutney
  • 1 tablespoon oil for brushing

For Pumpkin Pineapple Dip:

  • ¾ cup pumpkin (peeled and diced) 
  • ½  cup pineapple (peeled and diced)
  • 1 teaspoon coriander leaves (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder 
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • Rock Salt to taste.

Method :

How to make batter: 

Soak 1 cup Barnyard millet (Samak) and ½ cup tapioca pearls (sabudana) for 3-4 hours, grind it to a fine paste. Check for water consistency. Leave it at a warm place to ferment for 4-6 hours. The batter is ready.

Keep aside: 2 tablespoon jaggery sauce mixed with 2tbsp mint dip (chutney).

Keep Aside: 2 tablespoon black sesame mixed with 2 tbsp freshly grated coconut.

How to make pumpkin pineapple dip :

  • In a heated pan, add pumpkin pieces and pineapple pieces with enough water to cover the contents.
  • Add turmeric powder and rock salt and cook till it becomes soft.
  • Now coarsely liquefy leaving a few small bits of pumpkin and pineapple.
  • Again transfer in the pan and add sugar till it dissolves.
  • Add red chilli and check for salt.
  • Let it cool, add lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve chilled.

Method:

  • Add optimum salt to the batter and mix well.
  • Pour 1/3 cup of the prepared batter on a greased dhokla plate and tap well to spread evenly. Steam it in a steamer for 3 to 4 minutes or till done. Keep aside.
  • Repeat steps to make one more sheet.
  • Cool slightly, loosen the edges and remove using a flat steel ladle. Keep aside.
  • Place a cling film on a clean, dry and flat surface, brush it with little oil and sprinkle half the black sesame-fresh grated coconut mixture evenly over it.
  • Place one steamed sheet over it and spread half the jaggery sauce and mint chutney mixture evenly over it using a butter knife.
  • Place colourful veggie strips overlapping each other on one side.
  • Roll it very tightly, pressing each time while rolling. Make sure you do not roll the cling film while rolling. This process needs some practice but after 2-3 attempts you will be surprised with your results.
  • Place the rolled sushi on a clean dry surface and cut it into 8 equal portions using a sharp knife. Serve immediately with and pumpkin pineapple dip.

Thanks to Millet Sushi made with Barnyard Millet and Tapioca pearls with Pumpkin Pineapple Dip - Smart Food