Thinai/Foxtail Millets Upma
Thinai/Foxtail Millets Upma

Hey everyone, hope you are having an incredible day today. Today, I’m gonna show you how to prepare a distinctive dish, thinai/foxtail millets upma. One of my favorites. For mine, I will make it a little bit tasty. This will be really delicious.

Thinai/Foxtail Millets Upma is one of the most well liked of current trending meals in the world. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. It’s simple, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. Thinai/Foxtail Millets Upma is something which I have loved my entire life. They are nice and they look fantastic.

Foxtail Millet Upma or Thinai Vegetable Upma is a Wholesome healthy and filling South Indian Vegetarian Millet Breakfast Recipe. It is quick to make and taste delicious as well. Why not try this foxtail millet upma instead of regular ones. These are delicious and is so healthy.

To begin with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can have thinai/foxtail millets upma using 20 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you cook that.

The ingredients needed to make Thinai/Foxtail Millets Upma:
  1. Prepare 1/2 Cup Foxtail Millet/Thinai/Kangni
  2. Prepare 2-3 tbsp Ghee
  3. Prepare 1 tsp Chana Dal
  4. Take 1 tsp Urad Dal
  5. Make ready To Taste Salt
  6. Prepare To Taste Sugar
  7. Take 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
  8. Get 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  9. Get 7-8 Curry Leaves (or a little more)
  10. Prepare 1” Ginger (Finely Chopped)
  11. Get 1 Onion (Finely Chopped)
  12. Make ready 1 Tomato: Finely Chopped
  13. Make ready 2-3 Green Chillies (Finely Chopped)
  14. Take 1 Tomato (Finely Chopped)
  15. Make ready 1.5- 2 Cups Water (RT/Warm)
  16. Make ready 1/4-1/2 Cup Green Peas (Frozen/Fresh)
  17. Get 1 Carrot (Finely Chopped)
  18. Make ready 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
  19. Prepare 1/4 Cup French Beans: Finely Chopped- Optional (I didn’t have hence not used)
  20. Prepare 1/8 Cup Mushrooms: Optional- (I’ve used though)

One of the millet variety from small grain family. It is rich is protein and minerals, hence increases kidney functionality. Also it is good for muscle strength. I have used Foxtail millet in this recipe, you can replace it by any other millets.

Steps to make Thinai/Foxtail Millets Upma:
  1. Wash well & soak the Thinai Millets for about 15-20 mins time- Set aside, put a cover to it while soaking. Get ready with the rest other veggies, spices & ingredients
  2. Heat a frying pan over the medium-high flame & the ghee to it- Add in the tempering spices, aforementioned to it & sauté until it starts spluttering & its nice aroma is smelled.
  3. Now, add in the chopped onions- sauté for about 2 mins time, until translucent- add in the 3G Paste now & continue sautéing until the raw smell goes off.
  4. At this point: Add in the carrots, green peas & keep stirring gently but continuously- add in the salt, turmeric powder & Kashmiri red chili powder.
  5. Sauté well & add some water/ cover the pan & cook for about 5-6 mins time until soft enough but not mushy at all. Now, add in the soaked Thinai Millets & mix everything together well, until nicely combined.
  6. Cover the lid, reduce the flame to low-medium & let it cook for the next 15-17 mins time until all are nicely cooked, & the very water dries up completely.
  7. Once done: Turn off the flame…add in a dollop of some extra ghee & roasted masala (optional completely but I did so) & let it sit on the hot oven, with its lid on for about another 10 mins time.
  8. Time to dish out on the serving platter. Garnish, as per your own choice. It’s ready to be served now.💁🏻‍♀️
  9. ENJOY.😋 piping hot with any hot beverage of your choice & fill in your heart & soul with such a healthy & nutritious breakfast/meal, etc. that’s very much complete & self-satiating in itself.

Also it is good for muscle strength. I have used Foxtail millet in this recipe, you can replace it by any other millets. If you are trying to implement millets in your diet, do try this upma once, you will definitely make it again. FOXTAIL MILLET UPMA / NAVANE UPPITTU / THINAI UPMA / KORRALU UPMA / KANGNI UPMA is explained step by step. It goes with Coconut chutney or simply pickle.

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