Organic Kodo Millet Upma

🛒 Ingredients:

• 1 cup Organic Kodo Millet (Kodon)
• 2.5 cups water 💧
• 1 tbsp cold-pressed coconut oil or ghee 🥥 (optional)
• 1 tsp mustard seeds 🌱
• 1 tsp urad dal (optional)
• 1 tsp chana dal (optional)
• 1–2 green chilies, finely chopped 🌶️
• 1-inch piece ginger, grated 🫚
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped 🧅
• 8–10 curry leaves 🌿
• 1/4 cup carrot, finely chopped 🥕
• 1/4 cup green peas (fresh or frozen) 🍃
• Salt to taste 🧂
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish) 🌿
• Juice of 1/2 a lemon 🍋 (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1️⃣ Prep Millet
Rinse Kodo millet 2–3 times. Soak for 15–20 minutes for faster cooking.

2️⃣ Tempering
Heat oil/ghee in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

3️⃣ Add Dal & Aromatics
Toss in urad dal and chana dal; sauté till golden. Add green chilies, ginger, curry leaves, and onion. Cook until onion turns translucent.

4️⃣ Veggies
Add carrots and peas. Sauté for 2–3 minutes till slightly soft.

5️⃣ Toast Millet
Drain and add soaked millet. Stir for 1–2 minutes to toast.

6️⃣ Cook
Add water and salt. Bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until millet is soft and water is absorbed.

7️⃣ Rest & Serve
Turn off heat. Rest for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

8️⃣ Garnish
Top with fresh coriander and lemon juice before serving. 🌿🍋

✅ Tips:

✨ Add veggies like beans, corn, or capsicum for more color & nutrition.
💪 Boost protein with roasted peanuts or tofu.
🥣 Pairs well with coconut chutney or a bowl of curd.