If you love dishes that are light on the stomach, rich in nutrition, and bursting with simple South Indian flavours, then Kodo Millet Curd Upma is a must-try! This millet-based recipe combines the creamy comfort of curd with the earthy goodness of Kodo millet, creating a refreshing and wholesome meal perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Let’s make it delicious! 😋
🥦🥕🌽 Ingredients (Veggies Included!)
🌾 Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Kodo Millet
- 1 ½ cups Curd (Thick Yogurt)
- 1 ½ cups Water
- Salt to taste
🥕🥦🌶️ Vegetables
- 🥕 1 small Carrot, finely chopped
- 🌽 ¼ cup Green Peas
- 🧅 1 small Onion, chopped
- 🌶️ 1 Green Chilli, chopped
- 🥦 Optional: Beans, Capsicum, Small Broccoli Florets
🧄 Tempering
- 1 tbsp Oil or Ghee
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Urad Dal
- 1 tsp Chana Dal
- 8–10 Curry Leaves
- A pinch of Hing
- 1–2 Dry Red Chillies
👩🍳 How to Make Kodo Millet Curd Upma
🔹 Step 1 – Wash & Cook the Millet
Wash Kodo millet well and cook it with 1½ cups of water until soft and fluffy.
Keep aside to cool completely.
(Important: Millet should be cooled so the curd doesn’t split.)
🔹 Step 2 – Prepare the Tempering
Heat oil/ghee in a pan.
Add mustard seeds → cumin → urad dal → chana dal.
Let them turn golden.
Add curry leaves, hing, and dry red chillies.
🔹 Step 3 – Sauté the Veggies 🥕🌽🥦
Add chopped onions, carrots, peas, beans, and green chillies.
Sauté lightly for 2–3 minutes.
Veggies should stay crunchy — that’s the charm!
🔹 Step 4 – Add the Cooked Millet
Add the cooled, fluffy Kodo millet.
Mix gently so the veggies and tempering spread evenly.
🔹 Step 5 – Add Curd
Switch off the flame.
Add thick curd and salt.
Mix slowly to create a creamy, chilled Upma texture.
(If you want it softer, add 2–3 tbsp water.)
🔹 Step 6 – Rest & Serve
Let it sit 5 minutes for flavours to blend.
Serve immediately!
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Pair your Kodo Millet Curd Upma with:
- 🌿 Coriander garnish
- 🌶️ Red chilli pickle
- 🥒 Cucumber salad
- 🧉 Masala buttermilk
- 🥭 Mango or lemon pickle
A perfect cooling meal for summers or light dinner nights!
🌟 Why This Recipe is Amazing
✔️ Loaded with gut-friendly probiotics
✔️ Gluten-free & millet-based
✔️ Perfect for weight loss
✔️ High in fibre and antioxidants
✔️ Keeps you full for long
✔️ Super easy, quick, and comforting