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Millets are a nutritious and gluten-free alternative to traditional grains and can greatly enhance the flavor and health benefits of Upma. By substituting or mixing millets like foxtail millet, pearl millet, or barnyard millet, you can create a wholesome and delicious Upma. These millets add a unique texture and a nutty taste to the dish, while also boosting its fiber and mineral content, making it a great choice for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Using Millets in Upma
Millets can be a nutritious and tasty addition to traditional Upma. Instead of semolina, you can use millets like foxtail, pearl, little, or finger millet for a healthier twist. Here’s how you can prepare Millet Upma:
1. Ingredients:
– 1 cup millet (washed and soaked for 20-30 minutes)
– 2 cups water
– 1 chopped onion
– 1 chopped green chili
– 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
– A few curry leaves
– 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
– Vegetables of choice (carrots, peas, beans, etc.)
– Salt to taste
– Lemon juice and cilantro for garnish
2. Instructions:
– Heat oil or ghee in a pan and add mustard seeds, letting them splutter.
– Add curry leaves, chopped onion, and green chili, cooking until the onion turns translucent.
– Stir in your chopped vegetables and sauté for a few minutes.
– Add your drained millets and roast them lightly for 2-3 minutes.
– Pour in water, season with salt, and let it cook until the millets absorb the water and achieve a soft and fluffy texture.
– Once done, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of lemon juice.
Millet Upma is an excellent breakfast option that is both wholesome and delicious, providing essential nutrients while keeping you energized!
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