Foxtail Millet Upma

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Foxtail Millet Upma

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :1 Hr 0 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 1 Hr 15 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 2
  • 1/2 cup foxtail Millet / Kangni


  • 1 cup chopped assorted veggies (beans, carrot, peas, flat beans, etc), chopped


  • 2 tbsp. oil


  • 1 tsp. mustard seeds


  • 1 sprig curry leaves


  • 2 green chilies, slit


  • 1 tsp. urad dal (split black gram lentil)


  • 1 tsp. ginger, grated


  • 1 onion, chopped


  • 1 tsp. salt or to taste


  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder


  • 1 tsp. sambar powder


  • 1 tsp. ghee


  • 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped


Directions

  • Soak the millet in sufficient water for 1-2 hours. Wash well and drain. Keep aside. Heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds.
  • After it stops spluttering, add the curry leaves, urad dal, green chilies, ginger and onion. Saute till the onion turns translucent.
  • Add all the chopped veggies, salt and turmeric powder. Mix well and cook, covered till the veggies are soft.
  • Add the drained millet, 2 cups water and sambar powder. Cover and simmer till the millet is cooked and the moisture is all absorbed.
  • Switch off the flame and add ghee. Stir and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve with coconut chutney or pickle.