Foxtail Millet Upma
Foxtail Millet Upma is a healthy twist on the classic South Indian breakfast. Foxtail millet, known as Kangni or Thinai, is rich in dietary fiber and iron, making this upma a wholesome start to your day. It is light on the stomach yet incredibly filling.
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings
2 people
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
- 1 cup Foxtail Millet (Kangni)
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp urad dal
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 green chillies, slit
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, peas)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander to garnish
Instructions
- 1
Dry roast the foxtail millet for 2-3 minutes until a light aroma arises. Set aside.
- 2
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- 3
Add urad dal and sauté until golden.
- 4
Add onion and green chillies, cook until onion turns translucent.
- 5
Add vegetables and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- 6
Add 2 cups of water and salt. Bring to a boil.
- 7
Add the roasted millet, stir well, and cover with a lid.
- 8
Cook on low flame for 8-10 minutes until all water is absorbed.
- 9
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with coconut chutney.
💡 Pro Tip
Roasting the millet before cooking gives it a nutty flavor and prevents it from becoming mushy.
