Millet Upma Recipe: A Quick South Indian Breakfast Option
By Shreya Sarpal
April 10, 2025
Start your day with a wholesome, healthy and flavourful South Indian dish made with nutrient-rich millet and fresh vegetables. This classic millet upma is perfect for a hearty breakfast or a guilt-free meal.
Ingredients
1 cup millet, soaked & drained 2 cups water 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp chana & urad daal 1 onion, chopped 1 green chilli, chopped ½ inch ginger, chopped Chopped carrot, peas & beans Curry leaves Salt, coriander leaves, lemon juice
Step 1
Wash, soak and roast the millets until aromatic and cook them in salt water until soft.
Step 2
Heat oil in a pan, splutter mustard, cumin seeds, daal, chillies, ginger, and curry leaves.
Step 3
Sauté onions, carrots, beans and peas until they turn soft.
Step 4
Mix the cooked millet with veggies, add salt according to taste and cook for 3 minutes.
Step 5
Top it up with coriander and lemon juice; serve hot!
