How long does Thinai Upma (Foxtail Millet Upma) take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Thinai Upma (Foxtail Millet Upma) serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Thinai Upma (Foxtail Millet Upma) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Thinai Upma (Foxtail Millet Upma) spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Thinai Upma (Foxtail Millet Upma)?

200 grams Thinai Arisi (Foxtail Millet), 5 grams Urad Dal (split), 5 grams Chana Dal, 1 grams Curry leaves, 5 grams Ginger, 6 grams Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Thinai Upma (Foxtail Millet Upma)?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Thinai Upma (Foxtail Millet Upma)?

About 289 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Thinai Upma (Foxtail Millet Upma)

Name: Thinai Upma (Foxtail Millet Upma)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 200 grams Thinai Arisi (Foxtail Millet); 400 ml Water, For Soaking; 1½ tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 5 grams Urad Dal (split); 5 grams Chana Dal; 1 grams Curry leaves; 5 grams Ginger, Finely Chopped; 6 grams Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 100 grams Onion, Finely Chopped; 80 grams Tomato, Finely Chopped; 60 grams Carrot, Small Dice; 50 grams Beans, Finely Chopped; 30 grams Green Peas; 0.5 grams Turmeric Powder; 1¼ tsp Salt; 500 ml Water, For Cooking; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; 25 grams Coconut (Grated); 8 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

35 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

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Also known as foxtail millet upma, navane upittu, korralu upma · Veg · Tiffin

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Thinai upma made with soaked foxtail millet, mixed vegetables, a mustard and dal tempering and grated coconut. Mild breakfast for 4, 35 minutes plus soaking.

Ingredients

20 items

4 people

Thinai Arisi (Foxtail Millet)200 grams
Water, For Soaking400 ml
Oil1½ tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)5 grams
Chana Dal5 grams
Curry leaves1 grams
Ginger, Finely Chopped5 grams
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped6 grams
Onion, Finely Chopped100 grams
Tomato, Finely Chopped80 grams
Carrot, Small Dice60 grams
Beans, Finely Chopped50 grams
Green Peas30 grams
Turmeric Powder0.5 grams
Salt1¼ tsp
Water, For Cooking500 ml
Lemon Juice1 tsp
Coconut (Grated)25 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped8 grams

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	289kcal	1156kcal
Protein	8.5g	34g
Carbohydrate	44g	175g
Fat	11g	42g
Fibre	6.4g	26g
Sugar	4.2g	17g

Method

1
Rinse the thinai 2 to 3 times. Soak it in 400 ml water for 20 minutes, then drain.
Thinai Arisi (Foxtail Millet)Water
2
Heat the oil in a kadai. Add the mustard seeds and, when they crackle, the urad dal and chana dal, and fry until golden. Add the curry leaves, ginger, green chillies and onion and fry for 2 minutes until the onion turns pink.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Chana DalCurry leavesGingerGreen ChilliOnion
3
Add the tomato, carrot, beans, green peas, turmeric powder and salt and fry for 3 to 4 minutes.
TomatoCarrotBeansGreen PeasTurmeric PowderSalt
4
Pour in 500 ml water and bring to a boil. Add the drained millet and the lemon juice and mix. Cover and cook on low flame for 12 minutes, until the water is absorbed and the millet is soft.
WaterLemon Juice
5
Switch off the flame and keep it covered for 5 minutes. Fluff it with a fork and mix in the grated coconut and coriander leaves. Serve hot.
Coconut (Grated)Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Thinai Upma (Foxtail Millet Upma) take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Thinai Upma (Foxtail Millet Upma) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Thinai Upma (Foxtail Millet Upma) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Thinai Upma (Foxtail Millet Upma) spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Thinai Upma (Foxtail Millet Upma)?: 200 grams Thinai Arisi (Foxtail Millet), 5 grams Urad Dal (split), 5 grams Chana Dal, 1 grams Curry leaves, 5 grams Ginger, 6 grams Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Thinai Upma (Foxtail Millet Upma)?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Thinai Upma (Foxtail Millet Upma)?: About 289 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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