14 Amazing Millet Recipes

Here you will find versatile, gluten-free grain-packed millet recipes with fiber, protein, and essential minerals. Need a recommendation? We especially love this millet bread for sandwiches, millet flour flatbreads for wraps and curries, and these millet stuffed peppers for a hearty meal everyone will enjoy.

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Why Millet is a Game-Changer
What Millet Should I Use?
How to Cook Millet Perfectly Every Time
Top 14 Millet Recipes
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Why Millet is a Game-Changer

Millet is rich in fiber, antioxidants, and essential vitamins, making it a powerhouse for your diet, a great swap in savory rice recipes. And it is naturally gluten-free!
Millet is incredibly sutomizable, you can make porridge for breakfast, salads for lunch, or a hearty and rich side dish for dinner. You can even make millet flour and bake with it!

What Millet Should I Use?

Always use the type of millet indicated in the recipe. If you see yellow small-grained millet or yellow millet flour, it is most likely proso millet. If you see grey flour or grains, it is probably pearl or finger millet. Always follow the directions given by the recipe writer!

How to Cook Millet Perfectly Every Time

Cooking millet perfectlyis easy once you get the right ratio and method down. Rinse 1 cup of millet under cold water and combine with 2 cups of broth for more flavor, then boil for 15-20 minutes. Let it rest for 10 minutes and enjoy!

For a faster option, use a pressure cooker or an instant pot. You will only need 1.5 cups of water per 1 cup of millet. Cook it for 10 minutes and release pressure naturally.

Millet flour can go rancid quickly if stored at room temperature. Store millet flour in the freezer to keep it fresh.

Top 14 Millet Recipes

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100% Millet Sandwich Bread

This delicious, soft, and moist bread is made with 100% millet flour and is perfect for celiacs. It is easy to slice and works great in sandwiches! I especially like how millet flour rises and allows for those air pockets even without any addition of starches. A staple in our home.

Millet Bread Recipe

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Millet Sourdough Bread

This delicious and soft gluten-free millet flour sourdough bread works perfectly with a gluten-free sourdough starter to create a great, airy, and hearty loaf of millet sourdough bread. A great beginner recipe!

Millet Sourdough Recipe

Millet Cookies

These delicious millet flour cookies are so rich and buttery that you will inhale them in one afternoon! They are egg-free and can be easily made vegan. The sugar can be reduced or substituted to fit your diet. Basically, a fail-proof recipe!

Millet Cookies Recipe

Bajra roti (millet flatbread) on a wooden surface with a kitchen towel in the background.

Millet Flatbreads

These delicious millet flatbreads (aka Bajra Roti) are an indian staple used to scoop up curries or to dip in soups. These are unique in that they use psyllium husk which makes them incomparably better than any other millet flatbread made without psyllium. These bend without cracking, wrap around your food, and stay this way even after cooking.

Millet Flatbread Recipe

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Finger Millet Roti

Here you will find a recipe for a perfectly pliable and soft finger millet roti recipe popular in indian cuisine. It is perfect for wraps or to dip in soups or sauces. I love the special nutty flavor of ragi flour that shines in these flatbreads!

Ragi Roti Recipe

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Finger Millet Cookies

These delicious finger millet cookies have the perfect balance of sweetness, fats, and the flour to create a great flavor everyone will love.

Finger Millet Cookies

Millet porridge in a white bowl with strawberries on top and a spoon sticking out of the bowl on a wooden surface.

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Millet Breakfast Porridge

Start your day with this creamy millet porridge that is warm, comforting, and perfectly sweet without being overpowering. Topped with roasted strawberries and a drizzle of cream, it’s a cozy breakfast you’ll keep coming back to. This is a must-try for gluten intolerant folks, definitely a breakfast game changer!

Millet Porridge Recipe

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Millet Stir Fry

This millet stir-fry is a delightful twist on traditional savory fried rice, combining proso millet with colorful vegetables and aromatic spices. It's a wholesome, gluten-free meal that's both nourishing and filling. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a light lunch at work.

Millet Stir-Fry Recipe

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Savory Millet Cakes

These golden savory millet cakes are packed with spinach, carrots, and a touch of curry. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these are naturally gluten-free and can be made vegan with a simple tweak. Perfect for a cozy dinner or an on-the-go lunch!

Savory Millet Cakes Recipe

African millet meal in three greet plates on a white kitchen surface.

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African Savory Millet Dish

This African Spiced Carrot Millet is a rich and hearty, allergy-friendly side dish that brings together proso millet, carrots, and a blend of aromatic African spices. It's naturally gluten-free and vegan, making it a versatile addition to any meal. Goes great with a side of fresh salad or some juicy chicken tenders!

African Millet Meal Recipe

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Millet Chickpea Salad

This vibrant millet salad combines foxtail millet with chickpeas and a combo of fresh vegetables, all tossed in a delicious garlic dressing. It's a wholesome meal that's naturally vegan and gluten-free. This recipe keeps in the fridge for two whole days, making it a perfect choice to make ahead! .

Millet Salad Recipe

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Millet Khichdi (with Lentils)

This Millet Khichdi hearty indian lentil dish is a comforting, one-pot meal that combines millet with mixed vegetables and simple spices for a rich experience. It’s gluten-free and perfect for a quick and wholesome lunch or dinner. Once you try it, you'll want to make it a regular part of your meal rotation, it’s just that good!

Millet Lentil Dish Recipe

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Millet Curry

Spice up your weeknight dinner with this curried millet stir‑fry. Delicious millet grain is tossed with crisp kohlrabi, greens, Thai chili zing, and golden fried tofu. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s naturally gluten‑free and vegan. A great dish with a crunchy texture and fun colors!

Millet Curry Recipe

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Millet Casserole with Broccoli and Cheese

This casserole with millet and cheesy broccoli combines toasted millet with crisp broccoli and melted cheddar in a wholesome meal. Ready in about 50 minutes, it’s perfect for a crown or a small family dinner. Don’t hesitate, try this oven‑to‑table showstopper that will have you coming back to it!

Millet Casserole Recipe

A deep baking dish with egg millet meal with spinach on top on a dark surface with a light kitchen towel wrapped around it.

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Millet Spinach Egg Casserole

Ready to turn your morning mundane into a flavorful and wholesome experience? This Spinach Millet Egg Bake combines millet with fresh spinach, fresh dill, parmesan, and eggs for a rich and hearty brunch. Quick, gluten-free, and built to impress even the pickiest foodies!

Millet Spinach Egg Bake Recipe

Stuffed peppers in a white casserole on a wooden surface.

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Millet Stuffed Peppers

Get ready to fall in love with this hearty dish! This is a gluten‑free, protein-packed dinner, filled with nutty millet, aromatic herbs, and tender baked beef. The juicy bell pepper boats deliver that perfect balance of wholesome nutrition and cozy comfort. Whip them up in about 45 minutes and watch everyone hover by the oven, begging for just one more before they disappear!

Millet Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Common Questions

Can millet be substituted for rice in recipes?

Yes, millet is a great alternative to rice in most savory rice dishes.

Is it necessary to rinse millet before cooking?

It isn't necessary to rinse millet, but it is a good practice for removing dust or any contamination.

How do I make millet more flavorful?

Cook it in broth for savory recipes and in milk for porridge to add flavor and substance to this grain.

What's Next?

Have you tried any of these millet recipes? Let us know if the comments below! Are there any great recipes we've missed? Drop them and we'll try to include them!