Thinai, also known as Foxtail Millet, is one of the oldest cultivated grains and has been a staple in Indian diets for centuries. With a renewed focus on healthy eating, millets are making a strong comeback in modern kitchens. Thinai is gluten-free, rich in dietary fiber, and packed with essential nutrients like iron, calcium, and protein. Thinai Upma is a wholesome and tasty dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, dinner, or even as a light lunch. Its nutty flavor and hearty texture make it a delightful and filling meal, perfect for those looking to incorporate healthy grains into their diet without compromising on taste.
Ingredients:
- Thinai / Foxtail Millet - 1 cup
- Onion - 1 (chopped finely)
- Green Chillies - 2 or 3 (Chopped finely)
- Tomato - 1 (Chopped finely)
- Oil - 2 tsps.
- Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp.
- Ured Dhal - 1 tsp.
- Channa Dhal - 1 tsp.
- Curry Leaves - a handful
- Water - 3 cups
- Salt - 1 tsp. or as needed
Method:
- Soak foxtail millet for 10 minutes in 1 cup of water.
- After 10 minutes, heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.
- When it splutters, add ured and channa dhals together and saute for a minute.
- Add curry leaves and fry for a second.
- Now add green chillies and fry for half a minute and the then add chopped onions and fry.
- When the onions become transparent add finely chopped tomato and fry till it becomes mushy.
- Now add 2 cups of water (as we have already used 1 cup to soak) and salt and bring it to boil.
- When it boils, add the soaked millet with water and mix well.
- Keep in simmer and close with a lid and cook till it becomes dry.
- Foxtail millet takes little time to cook.
- When cooked, switch of the stove and mix well and serve.
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