Millet Upma
A quick and nutritious savory breakfast or light meal, this millet upma is a vegan twist on the classic Indian dish. Toasted millet is cooked with aromatic spices and vegetables, creating a flavorful and satisfying one-pot meal.
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- Temps total
- 35 min
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Mitjana
- Per ració
- 384 kcal
Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir mostassa. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
Llista d’ingredients
- 1,5 tassamillet, rinsed
- 3 tassawater
- 2 csvegetable oil
- 1 ctmustard seed
- 0,5 ctcumin seed
- 8 ucurry leaf
- 0,5 uyellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 ctginger, grated
- 1 ugreen chili, slit
- 0,5 tassacarrot, finely diced
- 0,5 tassagreen pea
- 1 ctsalt
- 1 cslemon juice
garnish
- 2 csfresh cilantro, chopped
Estris
fork · large pan · knife · cutting board
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Heat a large pan or pot over medium heat.
Uns 1 min
- 2
Add the rinsed millet to the dry hot pan and toast for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until it is lightly golden and fragrant.
Uns 6 min
Nota de cuina: Toasting the millet enhances its flavor and prevents it from becoming mushy.
- 3
Remove the toasted millet from the pan and set aside.
- 4
Add the vegetable oil to the same pan over medium heat.
Uns 1 min
- 5
Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seed and cumin seed.
- 6
Let them splutter for about 30 seconds, then add the curry leaf.
Uns 1 min
- 7
Stir in the yellow onion, ginger, and green chili.
- 8
Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the onion turns translucent.
Uns 4 min
- 9
Add the carrot and green pea, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Uns 3 min
- 10
Return the toasted millet to the pan and stir to combine with the vegetables and spices.
Uns 1 min
- 11
Pour in the water and add the salt.
- 12
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the millet is cooked through.
Uns 11 min
Nota de cuina: Do not lift the lid during simmering to retain steam.
- 13
Remove the pan from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: This resting period allows the millet to fully fluff up.
- 14
Fluff the upma gently with a fork.
- 15
Stir in the lemon juice.
- 16
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 384,4kcal
- Proteïnes
- 10g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 62g
- Greixos
- 10,7g
- Fibra
- 8,4g
- Sucre
- 3,1g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
Store leftover millet upma in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water to prevent drying out.