When we talk of South Indian foods, Upma is one of the most loved breakfast. Not just in South India, this dish is now prepared all across India and usually enjoyed for the first meal, breakfast. Upma is not only delicious but healthy too. This breakfast food is prepared using semolina or sooji, and even different kind of millets too.

A bowl of upma has fiber, vitamins, and healthy fats. It is low in cholesterol and calories which makes it a healthy meal and helps you have a balanced diet.

Ingredients:

1 cup millet

1 onion, finely chopped

2 green chilies, finely chopped

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp urad dal

1/2 tsp chana dal

1 sprig curry leaves

Salt to taste

2 cups water

2 tbsp oil

Method:

Rinse the millet and soak it in water for 30 minutes.

In a pan, heat the oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, and chana dal.

When they start to splutter, add the onions, green chilies, and curry leaves and sauté until the onions turn golden brown.

Drain the water from the millet and add it to the pan.

Add 2 cups of water and salt and mix well.

Close the lid and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the millet is cooked.

Serve hot with coconut chutney or pickle.