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Varagu Upma | Kodo Millet Upma - GF, Vegan

Kalyani
Varagu Upma or Kodo Millet upma is a quick, Gluten Free Breakfast or snack made with Kodo Milllet. Served hot for a nutritious breakfast option.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Soaking time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Tiffins
Cuisine South Indian
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Kodo Millet (Varagu / Arikelu/ Arka)
  • 1 TBSP Oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp split black gram Urad dal
  • 1 tsp Green Chillies adjust spice
  • 1 sprig Curry Leaves
  • 1/4 cup Mixed Veggies Steamed - I used Carrots, French beans
  • 1/2 cup Bell Peppers chopped fine
  • 1/2 tsp Vangibhath Powder or sub with homemade Sambhar powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp Grated coconut
  • 1 tsp Green coriander leaves chopped, opt
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice

Instructions
 

  • Clean and wash the millet throughly. Soak for 20 mins. Drain & Cook in an open pan till done (it took about 15 mins). Cool slightly and spread on a flat plate, fluff them up and proceed.
  • In a pan, heat oil and make the tempering with the ingredients. Add the bell pepper, saute for 1 min till crunchy. Now tip in the steamed veggies and mix lightly.
  • Once done, add the cooked millet, salt , coriander and coriander leaves. Mix well and serve hot .
  • Tastes best when served immediately with yoghurt or a cup of steaming coffee !

Notes

Can this Varagu Arisi Upma be customised?

  1. Add Onions or skip the veggies totally
  2. Add garam masala or palyada pudi (South indian curry powder) to the upma for a different taste
  3. If making it in the Instant pot, saute the millets, soak and then cook. The water proportion and cook time may vary
  4. Skip the bell pepper and add jalapenos for a mexican twist.
Keyword Breakfast, Healthy Millets, Millet Recipes, Millet Upma, Millets, No Onion No garlic, Tiffins, Upma, Varagu, Varagu Upma
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