Kodo millet is a good substitute for rice or wheat. Protein, fiber, and mineral content are much higher than the major cereals like rice. It can be cooked just like rice or ground into flour. It provides balanced nutrition, unlike polished white Kodo millets are rich in B vitamins, especially niacin, B6, and folic acid, as well as the minerals such as calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and zinc. The phosphorus content in the Kodo millet is lower than any other millet and its antioxidant potential is much higher than any other millet. Kodo Millet upma 1 cup Kodo Millet Any millet 2-2.5 cup of Water 1 medium-size onion, finely chopped 1 small tomato, chopped 12 cup Mixed veggies Beans, Carrot, Peas finely Chopped 3-5 nos Green Chillies , Chopped Few Coriander leaves, Chopped Lemon juice, to taste Salt, to taste 2-3 tbsp grated coconut, optional To Temper 12 tsp Mustard 1 tsp Split Black gram Urad dal 12 tsp Bengal Gram Chana Dal a pinch of Turmeric, Haldi powder few Curry Leaves Rinse any millet Kodo millet and soak in water for 10-15 mins. Drain water and keep asideTake a pan add oil and heat. Add chana dal, urad dal, and mustard. Fry till they turn golden brown and mustard splutters. Later add curry and green chilli. Saute for a minute or two till the onion turns slightly like chopped tomatoes. Add finely chopped mixed veggies. Add some salt, turmeric and saute for 3-4 mins.To that add water.Keep the flame on medium-high and bring to boil.When water starts to boil add millet, lemon. Serving Size 100g Amount Per Serving Calories 350 % Daily Value Total Fat 3.5g 4% Saturate Fat 0g 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 0mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 67g 24% Dietary Fiber 5g 18.5 Sugar 0g Protein 10g 20% Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 2% Iron 10% Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calories diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower.
