Millet Upma Recipe | Varagu Upma Recipe
Millet Upma is a wholesome and comforting dish made with kodo millet or called as varagu in tamil. It’s light on the stomach, making it ideal for both breakfast and dinner. This recipe has soft texture and mild flavors, it’s a great option when you're looking for a healthy, homemade meal. The combination of millet and vegetables brings a nice balance of taste and nutrition.
Servings2
Ingredients
- ½ cup varagu (kodo millet)
- 1 carrot medium sized chopped finely
- 6 beans finely chopped
- 1 big onion chopped finely
- 1 cup water
- salt to taste
To temper :
- 2 teaspoon oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- ¾ teaspoon urad dal
- 1 small sprig curry leaves
- 1 green chilli small sliced
- 1 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 sauté for 3 minutes 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
- Millet prep – Use good quality millet, rinse the varagu thoroughly and drain well before cooking for best texture.
- Veggies – Chop vegetables finely for even cooking and better mixing with the millet. You can also add other vegetables to it.
- Tempering – Let mustard seeds fully splutter before adding the rest for best taste. Allow the ingredients to fry in oil to release their full flavor.
- Water ratio – I usually follow a 1:2 millet to water ratio for soft, fluffy upma. But you can adjust the water according to your preference.
- Cooking – Pressure cook on low-medium flame for even cooking and to avoid sticking to the bottom.
- Fluffing – Let the pressure release naturally and fluff gently to keep the grains separate. Mix gently. Don't over mix or mash them.
Nutrition Facts
Millet Upma Recipe | Varagu Upma Recipe
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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