Golden Millet Upma With Spiced Vegetables Recipe

Indian cuisine · 319 calories

About this recipe

Golden Millet Upma is a nourishing Indian breakfast dish made with foxtail millet, vibrant vegetables, and fragrant spices. This gluten-free recipe is perfect for a morning boost, offering high protein content and a good dose of fiber to support digestion and energy levels. The millet is cooked to fluffy perfection, absorbing the aromatic flavors of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and Suhaana Dal Makhani Spice Mix. Paired with the natural sweetness of tomatoes and crunch of mixed vegetables, this upma is both hearty and satisfying. Easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, it’s ideal for a comforting yet health-conscious start to your day. Garnished with fresh coriander, this dish brings a delightful flavor and texture balance, perfect for two servings. Whether for a busy weekday or a relaxed weekend morning, Golden Millet Upma is sure to brighten your breakfast table with its flavors and nutritional benefits.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Whole Farm Premium Kangni/Foxtail Millet
  • 500 g Spt Frozen Mixed Vegetables
  • 500 g Onion
  • 500 g Desi Tomato (Tamatar)
  • medium Chilli Green Long
  • 50 g Pluckk Organic Curry Leaves
  • - Ginger Powder
  • 100 g Orika Big Mustard Seeds
  • 100 g Mix Seeds
  • 500 ml Oil (For Frying)
  • 1 pack (1 kg) Aashirvaad Crystal Salt | Iodised
  • 1 Bunch Coriander Leaves ( Kottambari Soppu )

Instructions

  1. 1. Rinse the foxtail millet thoroughly under running water and set aside to drain.
  2. 2. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds until they start to splutter.
  3. 3. Add curry leaves, chopped onions, and green chilies to the pan, stirring until the onions turn translucent.
  4. 4. Stir in the ginger powder and Suhaana Dal Makhani Spice Mix, cooking for a minute to release their aroma.
  5. 5. Add diced tomatoes and cook until they soften and blend with the spices.
  6. 6. Mix in the frozen mixed vegetables and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they are slightly tender.
  7. 7. Add the rinsed millet and stir well to coat it evenly with the spices and vegetables.
  8. 8. Pour water into the pan and add salt, stirring to combine. Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes.
  9. 9. Check the millet for doneness; it should be fluffy and absorb the water completely.
  10. 10. Turn off the heat and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
  11. 11. Serve hot, enjoying the warm and earthy flavors of the millet upma.