Foxtail Millet Upma

Name: Foxtail Millet Upma
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 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 chillies, slit; 1 tsp. urad dal (split black gram lentil); 1 tsp. ginger, grated; 1 onion, chopped; to taste salt; 1 tsp. sambar powder; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1 tsp. ghee; 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#bf3 - This wonder grain is diabetic and heart friendly as it contains a lot of antioxidants. It helps in reducing blood sugar levels, has healthy carbs, dietary fiber, calcium, iron and can be consumed in place of rice and wheat.

So let me share a simple South Indian breakfast recipe of Upma where I substituted semolina (sooji) with millet. I also added some veggies for a wholesome meal. You can serve with pickle or coconut chutney.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

1/2 cupfoxtail Millet / Kangni
1 cupchopped assorted veggies (beans, carrot, peas, flat beans, etc), chopped
2 tbsp.oil
1 tsp.mustard seeds
1 sprigcurry leaves
2green chillies, slit
1 tsp.urad dal (split black gram lentil)
1 tsp.ginger, grated
1onion, chopped
to tastesalt
1 tsp.sambar powder
1/2 tsp.turmeric powder
1 tsp.ghee
1 tbsp.coriander leaves, chopped

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Steps

1

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.
2

After it stops spluttering, add the curry leaves, urad dal, green chilies, ginger and onion. Saute till the onion turns translucent.
3

Add all the chopped veggies, salt and turmeric powder. Mix well and cook, covered till the veggies are soft.
4

Add the drained millet,
5

2 cups water and sambar powder. Cover & 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.
6

Serve with coconut chutney or pickle.