Name: KODO MILLET UPMA / daliya upma
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 cup Kodo Millet / Any millet; 2 cup 2-2.5 Water; 1 medium size onion, Finely chopped; 1 small tomato, chopped; 1/2 cup Mixed veggies finely Chopped; 5 Green Chillies, Chopped; Few Coriander leaves, Chopped; Lemon juice, to taste; Salt, to taste; 2 tbsp 2-3 grated coconut, optional; 1/2 Temper To tsp Mustard; 1 tsp Split Black gram/Urad dal; 1/2 tsp Bengal Gram/ Chana Dal; 1 pinch Turmeric / Haldi powder; A few Curry leaves

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KODO MILLET UPMA / daliya upma

Author: Thewellniesscafe

Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 15 mins

Servings: 2

Description

Kodo Millet Upma is a nutritious and delicious twist on the classic South Indian breakfast dish, replacing semolina with kodo millet for a healthier, gluten-free option. Packed with fiber, protein, and essential nutrients, kodo millet makes this dish a perfect choice for a balanced meal. The millet is cooked with a tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chilies, and ginger, along with sautéed vegetables like carrots, peas, and beans, adding both flavor and nutrition. Lightly spiced and aromatic, Kodo Millet Upma is easy to prepare, filling, and easy to digest, making it an ideal choice for breakfast or a light snack. Serve it with coconut chutney or a dash of lemon juice for an extra burst of flavor.

Instructions

Rinse any millet / kodo millet and soak in water for 10-15 mins. Drain water and keep aside. Take a pan add oil and heat. Add chana dal, urad dal and mustard. Fry till they turn golden brown and mustard splutters. Later add curry leaves, onion and green chili. Sauté for a minute or two till the onion turns slight pink. Add chopped tomatoes.
Add finely chopped mixed veggies. Add some salt, turmeric and sauté for 3-4 mins. To that add water. Keep the flame on medium high and bring to boil.
When water starts to boil add millet, lemon and remaining salt. Mix well. Pressure cook for 2 whistles or you can cook in low flame for 10 -15 mins. Once pressure releases, open the cooker, add coriander leaves and grated coconut (optional).
Enjoy hot Millet Upma as such / with chutney.