Foxtail Millet Upma

• Healthy Food
• Diet Plan
• Millets

thesaladwala

29 Apr, 2024

Foxtail millet is another nutritious grain that can be used in various recipes. Here’s a simple and tasty foxtail millet recipe for Foxtail Millet Upma:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup foxtail millet
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon urad dal (split black gram lentils)
• 1/2 teaspoon chana dal (split chickpeas lentils)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated or finely chopped
• 2-3 curry leaves
• 1/4 cup finely chopped vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers, etc.)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
• Lemon wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions:

Preparation:


• Rinse the foxtail millet under running water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.

Cooking Foxtail Millet Upma:

• In a deep pan or pot, heat ghee or oil over medium heat.
• Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then, add cumin seeds, urad dal, and chana dal. Sauté until the dals turn golden brown.
• Add chopped onions, green chili, grated ginger, and curry leaves. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
• Add the chopped vegetables of your choice and sauté for a couple of minutes until they are slightly tender.
• Add the rinsed and drained foxtail millet to the pan. Mix well with the sautéed ingredients.
• Pour in 2 cups of water and add salt to taste. Stir everything together.
• Cover the pan with a lid and let the mixture cook on low heat for about 10-12 minutes, or until the foxtail millet is cooked and water is absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Serve:

• Once the foxtail millet is cooked, remove the pan from heat.
• Garnish the foxtail millet upma with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice on top (optional).

Enjoy your nutritious and flavorful foxtail millet upma as a wholesome breakfast or light meal! You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables and spices according to your taste preferences.