Foxtail Millet Upma

Introduce

Chef :

Bethica Das

Foxtail Millet Upma

#bf3 - This wonder grain is diabetic and heart friendly as it contains a lot of antioxidants. It helps in reducing blood sugar levels, has healthy carbs, dietary fiber, calcium, iron and can be consumed in place of rice and wheat.

Ingredient

1/2 cup

foxtail Millet / Kangni

1 cup

chopped assorted veggies (beans, carrot, peas, flat beans, etc), chopped

2 tbsp.

oil

1 tsp.

mustard seeds

1 sprig

curry leaves

green chillies, slit

1 tsp.

urad dal (split black gram lentil)

1 tsp.

ginger, grated

onion, chopped

to taste

salt

1 tsp.

sambar powder

1/2 tsp.

turmeric powder

1 tsp.

ghee

1 tbsp.

coriander leaves, chopped

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Soak the millet in sufficient water for 1-2 hours. Wash well and drain. Keep aside. Heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds.

* Step 2

After it stops spluttering, add the curry leaves, urad dal, green chilies, ginger and onion. Saute till the onion turns translucent.

* Step 3

Add all the chopped veggies, salt and turmeric powder. Mix well and cook, covered till the veggies are soft.

* Step 4

Add the drained millet,

* Step 5

2 cups water and sambar powder. Cover & simmer till the millet is cooked and the moisture is all absorbed. Switch off the flame and add ghee. Stir and garnish with coriander leaves.