Golden Millet Upma With Spiced Vegetables Recipe

About this recipe

Golden Millet Upma with Spiced Vegetables is a delightful and wholesome breakfast option packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor. The tender foxtail millet is cooked perfectly with a medley of colorful vegetables and aromatic spices like mustard seeds, cumin, and turmeric. This South Indian-inspired dish offers a fantastic combination of protein, fiber, and complex carbs, making it an ideal way to kickstart your morning. The cooking process is simple yet rewarding; as the millet absorbs the spices and melds beautifully with the vegetables, it creates a warm, hearty dish. Garnished with fresh coriander leaves, this upma is perfect for busy mornings where you need a quick, satisfying meal. Serve it warm to enjoy its comforting textures and vibrant flavors.

Ingredients

• 500 g Whole Farm Premium Kangni/Foxtail Millet
• 200 g Orange Carrot (Gajar)
• - GREEN PEAS 195GM
• 250 g French Beans
• - Onion-250 Gms
• loose Ginger
• medium Chilli Green Long
• 50 g Pluckk Organic Curry Leaves
• 100 g Orika Big Mustard Seeds
• 100 g Popular Essentials Jeera (Cumin Seeds)
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 1 pack (1 kg) Aashirvaad Crystal Salt | Iodised
• 850 g Sundrop Heart+ Blended Cooking Oil
• 1 Bunch Coriander Leaves ( Kottambari Soppu )

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the foxtail millet thoroughly under running water and set aside to drain.
2. 2. Dice the carrot, green beans, and onion into small pieces and finely chop the ginger and green chilies.
3. 3. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, then add mustard seeds and let them splutter before adding cumin seeds and curry leaves.
4. 4. Add chopped onions, green chilies, and ginger to the pan and sauté until the onions become translucent.
5. 5. Stir in the diced carrots, green beans, and green peas, cooking for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
6. 6. Sprinkle turmeric powder and salt over the vegetables, mixing well to coat them evenly.
7. 7. Add the rinsed millet to the pan, mixing it with the vegetables to combine flavors.
8. 8. Pour water into the pan and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid.
9. 9. Cook the millet and vegetables for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the millet absorbs the water and becomes tender.
10. 10. Remove the lid and fluff the millet with a fork, ensuring it’s evenly cooked and mixed with the vegetables.
11. 11. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves before serving.
12. 12. Serve the Golden Millet Upma warm and enjoy its vibrant flavors and filling texture.