Millet Upma

Millet Upma:

Ingredients Needed:

Kuthiraivalli / Barnyard - 1 cup

Big Onions (medium sized)- 2 nos (finely chopped)

Water - 2 1/2 Cups

Carrots - 21/4 cup (finely chopped)

Salt - as needed

Coriander leaves  - 3 tbsp (finely chopped)

To Season:

Ghee or Oil - 3 tbsp

Mustard - 1/2 tsp

Urad dal - 1 tsp

Channa dal - 1 tbsp

Roasted peanuts - 1 tbsp (optional)

Cashews - 3 to 4 nos (optional)

Curry leaves - 1 sprig

How To Make:

Rinse barnyard millet for 3 to 4 times well and keep aside.

Heat a kadai, add temper with the items given under "to season".

Add chopped onions green chilies and carrot. stir well for few mins.

Add water and salt, Bring it to a boil and add washed kuthiravalli.

Keep the flame low and close with a lid or plate.

Let it cook in simmer for 5 to 8 mins. Then open and check if all water is  absorbed. it is done garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with coconut chutney or sambar.

Notes:

Kuthiravalli millet used to absorb more water. So you can add 2 1/2 cups instead of 2 cups. 

Add beans or potato, cabbage of your choice.

Adjust the salt as of your taste.

Green chilies is enough for one  cup. If you are spice lover, add one more chili. We can use red chilies too.