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Millet Upma

Name: Millet Upma
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 1.5 cup millet rinsed; 3 cup water; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp mustard seed; 0.5 tsp cumin seed; 8 pcs curry leaf; 0.5 pcs yellow onion finely chopped; 1 tsp ginger grated; 1 pcs green chili slit; 0.5 cup carrot finely diced; 0.5 cup green pea; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped

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.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 35 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 384 kcal

VeganVegetarianGluten-free

Allergen information: may contain mustard. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

1.5 cupmillet, rinsed
3 cupwater
2 tbspvegetable oil
1 tspmustard seed
0.5 tspcumin seed
8 pcscurry leaf
0.5 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
1 tspginger, grated
1 pcsgreen chili, slit
0.5 cupcarrot, finely diced
0.5 cupgreen pea
1 tspsalt
1 tbsplemon juice

garnish

2 tbspfresh cilantro, chopped

Equipment

fork · large pan · knife · cutting board

The method

Step by step

1
Heat a large pan or pot over medium heat.
About 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.
About 6 min
Cook’s note: 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.
About 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.
About 1 min
7
Stir in the yellow onion, ginger, and green chili.
8
Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the onion turns translucent.
About 4 min
9
Add the carrot and green pea, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
About 3 min
10
Return the toasted millet to the pan and stir to combine with the vegetables and spices.
About 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.
About 11 min
Cook’s note: 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.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: 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 serving

Nutrition

75%Score

Calories: 384.4kcal
Protein: 10g
Carbs: 62g
Fat: 10.7g
Fibre: 8.4g
Sugar: 3.1g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover millet upma in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water to prevent drying out.