Millet Upma with Ragi Flakes
A nutritious and filling breakfast made with calcium-rich Ragi Flakes, perfect for starting your day with energy.
25 min4 servingsEasy
Main Course•Indian
Foxtail Millet Pulao
This wholesome pulao is a complete meal in itself, combining the nutrition of foxtail millet with vegetables and spices. It's perfect for lunch or dinner and is much healthier than regular rice pulao.
40 min
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
4.2
(78 reviews)#main-course#one-pot#healthy#traditional#gluten-free
Ingredients
Foxtail Millet Flour (500g)
1 cup (made into small dumplings)
Available at Rural Pantry
Mixed vegetables
1 1/2 cups (peas, carrots, beans)
Onion
1 large, sliced
Ginger-garlic paste
1 tbsp
Green chilies
2, slit
Whole spices
2 bay leaves, 4 green cardamom, 1 cinnamon stick
Cumin seeds
1 tsp
Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp
Red chili powder
1/2 tsp
Garam masala
1/2 tsp
Salt
to taste
Ghee
3 tbsp
Water
3 cups
Fresh mint
for garnish
Instructions
1
Mix Foxtail Millet Flour with a little water to form small dumplings. Set aside.
2
Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
3
Add whole spices and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
4
Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown.
5
Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Cook for 1 minute.
6
Add mixed vegetables and cook for 3-4 minutes.
7
Add turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala. Mix well.
8
Add the millet dumplings and gently mix.
9
Add water and salt. Bring to a boil.
10
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until dumplings are cooked.
11
Garnish with fresh mint and serve hot with raita.
Nutrition Benefits
High in protein and fiber
Rich in iron and magnesium
Lower glycemic index than rice
Good for heart health
Helps in weight management
Cooking Tips
Make dumplings small for even cooking
Don't overcook to maintain texture
Can add nuts and raisins for extra flavor
Adjust spices according to taste
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