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Quick & Healthy Foxtail Millet Vermicelli Upma Recipe

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Jan 13, 2025
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Foxtail Millet Vermicelli Upma Recipe

Description:
The Foxtail Millet Vermicelli Upma is a quick, healthy, and delicious breakfast option for busy mornings. Made with the goodness of foxtail millet, this South Indian dish is diabetic-friendly and packed with flavors. It satisfies your morning hunger while keeping it light and nutritious. Pair it with coconut chutney and filter coffee for the perfect start to your day.

Cuisine: South Indian
Course: Breakfast
Diet: Diabetic-Friendly

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Foxtail Millet Vermicelli
  • 1 Onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds (Rai/Kadugu)
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
  • 2 tablespoons Raw Peanuts (Moongphali)
  • 1 sprig Curry Leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Sambar Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Oil, for cooking

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium flame and add oil. Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter for a few seconds.
  2. Toss in the curry leaves and let them crackle.
  3. Add raw peanuts and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  4. Stir in the sliced onions and cook until they become translucent.
  5. Add the sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
  6. Add the foxtail millet vermicelli and combine with the spice mixture.
  7. Pour 1 cup of water into the skillet, lower the flame, and cook until the water is fully absorbed.
  8. Once the water is absorbed, give the upma a good stir and turn off the heat.

Serving Suggestion:
Serve the Foxtail Millet Vermicelli Upma hot with South Indian Coconut Chutney and a cup of freshly brewed filter coffee for a wholesome breakfast experience.

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of this healthy dish!