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Lakshadweep · Breakfast

Millet Upma

Traditional 23. Millet Upma recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Millet: 100g
• Water: 250ml
• Onion: 0.5 small (35g), minced
• Green chili: 1, minced
• Curry leaves: 10 leaves
• Coconut oil: 15ml
• Turmeric: 0.25g
• Salt: 3g

👩‍🍳 How to make Millet Upma

1. Dry roast millet (160°C) for 2 min, stirring occasionally (should smell nutty).
2. Heat oil (160°C), add curry leaves (fry 15 sec).
3. Add onion, cook 1 min.
4. Add green chili, cook 15 sec.
5. Add turmeric, stir 10 sec.
6. Add roasted millet, stir for 1 min (all grains coat with oil).
7. Slowly pour water while stirring (prevent lumps).
8. Reduce heat to medium (170°C), stir frequently, cook 5-6 min until water absorbed and millet becomes fluffy. Visual cue: Grains swell and separate, no liquid remains.
9. Add salt, toss once.
10. Serve hot.
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