Foxtail Millet Upma

Ingredients

• 1 cup foxtail millet (soaked 20 min, drained)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 green chilli, slit
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp urad dal
• 8–10 curry leaves
• ½ tsp ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp oil or ghee
• Salt to taste
• 2¼ cups water
• Fresh coriander to finish

Method

1. 1

   Heat oil in a wide pan; add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

2. 2

   Add urad dal, curry leaves and green chilli; sauté 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add onion and ginger; cook until onion is soft and lightly golden, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add drained foxtail millet; stir to coat in the tempering for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Pour in water and salt; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

6. 6

   Cover and cook 12–14 minutes until water is absorbed and grains are tender.

7. 7

   Rest covered 2 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Finish with coriander.