Thinai sevai | Foxtail millet vermicelli veg upma
Thinai Sevai is a quick, nutritious breakfast made with Foxtail Millet vermicelli and veggies. Can be served as a snack or light dinner too.
Equipment
- pan
Ingredients
- 200 g Foxtail Millet I used Anil brand
- 2 tsp Oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup Mixed Veggies I used carrot, french beans and peas
- 1 Onions large, minced
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Green coriander leaves chopped
- 3 Green Chillies minced
- 1 inch Ginger grated
Tempering
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tbsp Raw Peanuts simply skip for nut allergy
- 1/2 tsp split black gram urad dal
- 1 sprig Curry Leaves
Instructions
- Cook millet according to packet instructions. Cool thoroughly.
- Blanch / steam the veggies in a microwave (carrot/ potato / peas) for 5 mins until tender but still holding shape. Drain and keep aside.
- In a non stick pan, add the oil. Splutter the tempering ingredients.
- Once the dal has browned and the peanuts turn crunchy , add the onions, turmeric and green chillies.
- Let the onions brown a bit, takes 3-4 mins
- Add the steamed veggies and sauté
- Now add the ginger and mix once
- Add in the steamed / prepared millet vermicelli
- Toss lightly . Finish with lemon juice and coriander .
- Mix once lightly and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 945mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1569IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 3mg
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