Foxtail Millet Upma Recipe | Healthy, No-Masala Millet Khichdi by Kaadu Organics

foxtail millet recipes

A simple, gut-friendly and nutritious meal made using Kaadu Organics Foxtail Millet — perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This millet upma, also called a mild khichdi, is loaded with veggies and contains no heavy masalas. Just pure, clean ingredients with natural flavors.

Ingredients for foxtail millet recipes

• 1 cup Kaadu Foxtail Millet
• 2.5 cups Water
• Salt – to taste
• Ghee
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• A few Curry Leaves
• ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1–1.5 cups Mixed Vegetables (carrot, beans, peas, capsicum – chopped)
• Roasted Peanuts – for garnish

How to Make Foxtail Millet Upma

• Rinse 1 cup of Kaadu Foxtail Millet thoroughly and soak for 10–15 minutes.
• In a pressure cooker, heat 1 tbsp ghee.
• Add 1 tsp cumin seeds and a few curry leaves, and sauté briefly.
• Add the rinsed millet, salt to taste, and ¼ tsp turmeric powder.
• Pour in 2.5 cups of water, close the lid, and pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles.
• Let the pressure release naturally.
• In a separate pan, heat 1 tsp ghee.
• Add chopped vegetables and sauté for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
• Add the boiled foxtail millet to the pan and mix gently.
• Cook on a low flame for 5 to 10 minutes, allowing flavors to blend.
• Garnish with roasted peanuts and serve hot.

Serving Tips

• Enjoy with curd, pickle, or a dash of lemon juice.
• Great for lunchboxes, light dinners, or post-workout meals.

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