Rajgira Millet Breakfast- Give Your South Indian Upma An Amaranth Millet Twist For A Delightful Breakfast

Upma- a delightful South Indian dish makes for a perfect breakfast option when paired with a steaming cup of tea or coffee. Many Indians, love starting their day with a plateful of warm upma packed with veggies and minimal spices but have you ever thought of adding a delightful punch of millet to your ordinary morning meal?Well, millet breakfast is said to be one of the most adopted and savoured across the country according to the current food trend since the weight watchers have started incorporating the ‘poor man’s’ food into their diet. Although millet provides a perfect blend of nutrition and protein to the body but it is important to know that giving your upma recipe a quick upgrade can help set the tone of the day rightly. For a protein-rich and nutrition-filled meal, all you need to do is add a cup of rajgira or amaranth to your upma recipe and top your millet upma with roasted peanuts, cashews and a spoonful of ghee for a perfect breakfast.Rajgira or Amaranth millet is believed to have an abundance of micro and macronutrients which not only help improve heart health but keep you full and satiated before the next meal. If you are looking for a perfect diet-friendly breakfast option, then add this rajgira upma to your menu right away.Also Read: Five Kochi’s Oldest Outlets You Need To Visit During Your Kerala Trip

Amaranth Upma

Prepared with simple ingredients, follow these easy steps and make the most of your breakfast meal. Ingredients

• ½ cup amaranth
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• 1 ½ cup water
• 1/2 cup peas
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp cashews
• 1 tbsp peanuts
• 2 tsp urad dal
• 2 tsp chana dal
• ½ tsp finely chopped ginger
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• 1 dried whole red chilli
• 1 finely chopped green chilli
• Salt to taste
• Ghee as required

MethodStep 1: In a pan, start by lightly roasting amaranth. Transfer it to a bowl and keep it aside. In the same pan, add oil, peanuts and cashews. Fry until golden and aromatic. Keep them aside.Step 2: In the same oil, add mustard seeds, along with red chilli, chana dal and urad dal. Fry until the dals become golden. Stir onion, green chillies, curry leaves and ginger. Step 3: Add water and bring it to a rolling boil. Add salt and toasted amaranth. Stir chopped veggies and cook until the rajgira has absorbed all the water and is in general cooked properly.Step 4: Drizzle a spoonful of ghee, roasted peanuts and cashews into the upma. Serve hot with a steaming cup of tea and enjoy!