Millet Vegetable Upma
Millet Vegetable Upma is a delicious and healthy breakfast dish that is perfect for those looking for a gluten-free and vegan option. It is made with millet grains, vegetables, and aromatic spices, making it a nutrient-dense dish that is perfect for starting your day. It is also a great source of fiber and protein, thanks to the millet and vegetables. However, people with a nut allergy should avoid this dish.
Allergen Information: Contains None
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
153 kcal
Protein
5 g
Carbs
23 g
Fat
4 g
Fiber
5 g
Ingredients
Foxtail Millet (Raw)
0.5 small cup (50g)
Olive Oil and Lemon Dressing
1 tsp (5g)
Mustard seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Cumin seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Chopped Onion
0.5 small cup (50g)
Chopped Green Chilli
1 tsp (2g)
Grated Ginger
1 tsp (3g)
Curry Leaves
1 tbsp (5g)
Carrot
0.25 small cup (25g)
Broad beans
0.25 cup (25g)
Green Peas
0.25 small cup (25g)
Common salt
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
lemon juice
0.5 tbsp (7.5g)
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
Rinse the millet grains and soak them in water for 30 minutes.
Drain the water and keep the soaked millet grains aside.
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the mustard seeds splutter.
Add chopped onions, green chili, grated ginger, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions turn translucent.
Add mixed vegetables and sauté for another 2-3 minutes until they turn slightly soft.
Add the soaked millet grains and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the grains turn slightly toasted.
Add water and salt to taste. Mix well.
Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for 10-12 minutes over medium-low heat until the water is absorbed and the millet is cooked.
Add lemon juice to taste and mix well.
Serve hot.
Community Reviews & Results
Ananya Prakash Deshmukh
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and I loved how light yet filling this Millet Vegetable Upma turned out to be. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Sonam Kumari Chauhan
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and it was light on digestion while being super quick to cook. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Swapan Chandra Agarwal
"Cooked this 3 days ago, and Millet Vegetable Upma fits my dietary needs perfectly without feeling like compromise food. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Gouri Kaur Kumar
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and Millet Vegetable Upma turned out absolute perfection! Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"