Jowar Upma: Make The South Indian Breakfast With Millets

By Garima Johar

January 20, 2025

Upma is a popular South Indian breakfast option that is not just nutritious but delicious as well. To make it healthier, you can use jowar as it boasts a high protein and fibre content.

Ingredients

¾ cup jowar rava 1 onion ¾ cup mixed vegetables 1 cup water 1 teaspoon urad dal ½ teaspoon cumin seeds ½ teaspoon mustard seeds 1 pinch hing 2  green chillies Salt to taste Oil for cooking ¼ cup fresh grated coconut Lemon juice for garnishing Coriander leaves for garnishing

Step 1

Wash jowar, add it to a pressure cooker with a cup of water, and cook for two whistles.

Step 2

Heat oil and add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Then, add urad dal and fry till golden brown.

Step 3

Saute chopped onions, green chillies, and chopped veggies and cook until soft.

Step 4

Season with hing and salt. Add cooked jowar and mix well.

Step 5

Stir in grated coconut and lemon juice. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves, and enjoy.