Colorful Millet Upma
3
servings10
minutes25
minutesMillet Upma is a delicious and nutritious breakfast dish. It’s made with millet grains, vegetables, and aromatic spices. This gluten-free and high-fiber recipe is a healthy alternative to traditional semolina upma. You can easily customize it with your favorite veggies. Millet Upma is a popular breakfast in South India and is a great way to start your day with a nutritious meal. This recipe is easy to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes. It’s a perfect breakfast option for busy mornings. Serve it hot with a side of coconut chutney or pickle for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Ingredients
1 cup millet (any variety)
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tomato, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 green chili, finely chopped
1 tbsp grated ginger
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp red chili powder
Salt to taste
2 cups water
2 tbsp oil
A handful of chopped coriander leaves for garnishing
Directions
- Rinse the millet in water and soak it for 10-15 minutes. Drain the water and keep it aside.
- Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
- Add onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Add grated ginger, green chili, chopped tomatoes, and carrots. Mix well.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the soaked millet and mix everything together.
- Pour 2 cups of water into the pan and give it a stir. Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for 15-20 minutes on low flame or until the water is absorbed and the millet is cooked.
- Turn off the heat and let the upma sit for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
Quick Notes
- Rinse the millet grains thoroughly before using to remove any dirt or debris.
- You can use any vegetables of your choice such as carrots, beans, peas, or corn.
- Adjust the spice level as per your preference.
- Make sure to stir the upma continuously while adding the millet grains to prevent clumps.
- You can also add roasted peanuts or cashews for a crunchy texture.
- Leftover upma can be refrigerated and reheated the next day.
- For a vegan version, skip the ghee and use oil instead.
- You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice for a tangy flavor.
Serving Instructions for Millet Upma
Serve Millet Upma with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, or any other Indian chutney of your choice. You can also serve it with a side of yogurt or buttermilk.
