Golden Millet Upma With Spiced Vegetables Recipe

About this recipe

Start your morning with a wholesome and delicious Indian breakfast featuring Golden Millet Upma with Spiced Vegetables. This protein-packed dish combines the nutty flavor of millet with vibrant mixed vegetables and aromatic Indian spices. Perfectly cooked millet makes this dish fluffy and satisfying, while the fiber-rich vegetables provide added nutrition and texture. The combination of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and chili infuses the upma with authentic flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. It's an ideal choice for a quick, healthy breakfast that's both energizing and comforting. Prepared in under 40 minutes, this recipe is a great way to fuel your day and enjoy a delightful culinary experience.

Ingredients

• - Proso Millet Flour
• - Frozen Mixed Vegetables
• - MF GARLIC CLOVES 100GM
• - Onion-250 Gms
• - Ginger Powder
• 100 g Mix Seeds
• 100 g Orika Big Mustard Seeds
• 50 g Pluckk Organic Curry Leaves
• medium Chilli Green Long
• 140 g Modern Kitchens Raita Boondi - 100 % Rice Bran Oil
• 1 pack (1 kg) Aashirvaad Crystal Salt | Iodised

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the millet thoroughly under running water and soak for 15 minutes.
2. 2. Finely chop the onion, garlic cloves, and green chili. Set them aside.
3. 3. Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds until they splutter.
4. 4. Add curry leaves, chopped garlic, and green chili to the pan, sautéing for 1 minute.
5. 5. Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent, stirring occasionally.
6. 6. Mix in the ginger powder and Suvarna Dal Makhani Spice Mix, cooking for another minute to release the aroma.
7. 7. Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they soften slightly.
8. 8. Drain the soaked millet and add it to the pan, stirring well to coat with the spices.
9. 9. Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
10. 10. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the millet cook for about 10-12 minutes until it absorbs the water and fluffs up.
11. 11. Stir the upma gently to mix the vegetables and fluff the millet further.
12. 12. Season with salt and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
13. 13. Turn off the heat and let the upma sit covered for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
14. 14. Serve warm, garnished with fresh coriander leaves if desired.