Kuthiraivaali Upma (Barnyard Millet upma)

These days we are travelling backwards regarding food choices for healthy options.I was sceptical about the taste of grains used on olden days before I tried some of them like kuthiraivaali and varagarisi. Now it became a significant part of our kitchen grocery. Thank god my daughter and hubby liked it as there was no compromise in the taste. 

Kuthiraivaali Upma (Barnyard Millet upma in rice cooker) Cuisine: Indian Category: Breakfast/Dinner Serves: 3 Prep time: 5 Mins Cook time: 20 Mins Ingredients: 1 cup Kuthiraivaali/Barnyard Millet 1 large onion  3-4 Green chillies 1" Ginger 1 Small carrot  1 tbsp shredded coconut 2 1/2 cups of water Salt as needed To temper: 2 tbsp Oil 1 tsp mustard 1 tsp urad dal 1 tsp channa dal 1 tsp jeera 1 tsp Hing/asafetida  Few Curry leaves Method: 1. Wash millet and set aside. 2. Heat oil a pressure pan and add tempering items. 3. Once the mustard splutters add curry leaves, chopped onions ginger and green chillies. 4. When the onions and other ingredients are roasted well add coconut and saute for 5 seconds. 5. Pour in water, add salt and let it boil. 6. Now add millet and give it a stir. 7. Close the lid and put pressure. Wait till one pressure out and switch off. 8. Five minutes later when all the pressure comes down, open the pressure cooker and add a tbsp of ghee stir well. Serve hot with chutney or sambar.

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Serve with your choice of chutney or sambar :)

Kuthiraivaali/Barnyard Millet upma

Note:
This upma becomes harder by time. If you want it little fluffy and not soft then reduce 1/2 cup water.