Bajra Upma, a beloved dish enjoyed throughout India for breakfast, lunch, or evening snacks, offers a delightful and customizable culinary experience. With the freedom to choose any grain and an array of vegetables, this dish allows you to create your own unique blend of flavors. From ketchup to chutney, the serving options are endless.

Today, we present a highly nutritious variation: Bajra Upma, crafted exclusively with 100% organic bajra or pearl millet flakes. Notably rich in nutrients, bajra boasts the highest protein content among grains, ensuring a fulfilling and satisfying meal. It’s a wholesome choice that fuels your body with essential nourishment.

In this recipe, we strike a balance by reducing the vegetable portions, allowing the natural goodness of bajra to take the spotlight. The nutty flavor and hearty texture of bajra create a satisfying base for the Upma. It keeps you full for longer, providing sustained energy throughout the day.

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Join us on a flavorful journey as we delve into the world of Bajra Upma, unlocking its nourishing qualities and savoring the wholesome charm it brings to the table. Discover how the simple combination of organic bajra flakes, spices, and a touch of culinary creativity can transform an everyday dish into a nutritious and delicious meal. Get ready to indulge in the comforting flavors and wholesome goodness of Bajra Upma that will leave you craving for more.

Bajra Upma Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup 100% Organic Bajra/Pearl Millet Flakes
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 green chilli, sliced
• 1 ½ tbsp ginger, finely chopped
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves, roughly chopped
• 1 tbsp mustard seeds
• 1 tbsp Bengal gram
• ½ tbsp urad dal
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste

Method:

1. Wash the bajra flakes and soak for 5 minutes.

2. Drain the bajra and steam it in a steamer or idli cooker for three minutes. Let it cool for two minutes.

3. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let its splutter. Follow with the Bengal gram, urad dal, peanuts, curry leaves and green chilli.

4. Add the onion and sauté till it turns brown. Put in the grated coconut and give a quick stir, followed by the bajra flakes. Mix everything together and turn off the heat. Sprinkle coriander leaves on top.

Like we said, you can serve this upma with anything and everything! Try coconut chutney for breakfast, pickle and salad for lunch and tomato ketchup for the evening. It’ll go great with everything, and you also get the many health benefits of bajra – win-win!