Healthy Little Millet Coconut UpmaVeg
Enjoy a nutritious and flavorful breakfast with this easy Little Millet Coconut Upma. This wholesome dish combines the nutty texture of millets with fresh grated coconut, aromatic ginger, and tempered spices. It is a perfect, gluten-free, and healthy meal option for those looking for a light yet satisfying start to the day. Simple to prepare and packed with goodness, this upma pairs wonderfully with green chutney or your favorite curry for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Little Millet: 1/2 cup
1 Water
1 tbsp Clarified Butter (Ghee)
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
as needed Ginger (finely chopped)
to taste Green Chilli (finely chopped)
as needed Onion (finely chopped)
2 tbsp Fresh greated coconut
A few Curry Leaves
Himalayan pink salt: To taste
Instructions
1
Thoroughly wash the little millet two to three times to ensure it is clean.
2
Soak the millet in water for at least 6 hours.
3
After soaking, drain the water, but keep the soaking water aside to use later for cooking.
4
Heat ghee or oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and wait for them to splutter.
5
Add chopped ginger, green chilies, and onions. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.
6
Add the soaked millet to the pan and roast it with the spices for 2 to 3 minutes to coat the grains.
7
Once the water is absorbed, add curry leaves, salt, and freshly grated coconut.
8
Pour in the reserved soaking water, cover, and cook on medium flame for 10 minutes.
9
Mix well, cover again, and cook on low flame for an additional 5 minutes until fully tender.
