Varagu Upma
Varagu Upma is a healthy & tasty upma made by cooking varagu with tempered spices and veggies. Varagu upma is wonderful breakfast / dinner meal that is enjoyed by the family and a healthy alternate to the regular upma. How to make varagu upma is presented in this post with step by step pictures.
Servings2
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup varagu (kodo millet)
- 1 carrot medium sized chopped finely
- 6 nos beans finely chopped
- 1 big onion chopped finely
- 1 cup water
- salt to taste
To temper :
- 2 teaspoon oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 3/4 teaspoon urad dal
- a small sprig curry leaves
- 1 green chilli small sliced
- a pinch hing
Instructions
- Rinse the millet well,drain water and set aside.In a pressure cooker heat oil – add the items listed under ‘to temper’ let it splutter, then add onion and fry till transparent.
- Then add the veggies and saute for 3mins or until raw smell leaves along with required salt.
- Then add the millet and give a quick mix.
- Add water and pressure cook for 3 whistles in low medium flame and switch off.
- Once pressure releases, fluff it up.
- Serve Varagu Upma hot / warm!
Notes
- You can use any of your favorite veggies too.
- You can even add 1 small tomato for a tangy flavour.
- You can try this recipe with other millets like samai, kuthiraivali etc.
- You can even add a 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice for a lemony flavour.
Nutrition Facts
Varagu Upma
Amount Per Serving (150 g)
Calories 279
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Sodium 107mg5%
Potassium 291mg8%
Carbohydrates 48g16%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 5098IU102%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 36mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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