Millet Veg Upma

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup foxtail millet (90 g), rinsed
• 1.5 cups water (360 ml)
• 1/4 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, peas) diced (40 g)
• 1 tsp oil (5 ml)
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 green chili, slit
• 6–8 curry leaves
• 1 tbsp roasted peanuts (optional, 8 g)
• Salt to taste (about 1/4 tsp)

Preparation

1. Dry-roast rinsed millet 2–3 minutes; set aside.
2. Heat oil; splutter mustard, cumin, chili, curry leaves.
3. Add vegetables; sauté 2 minutes.
4. Add water and salt; bring to a boil.
5. Stir in millet; cover and simmer 10–12 minutes until fluffy.
6. Rest 2 minutes, fluff, and serve hot.