Samai Upma

Recipe

Samai Upma

About Recipe
ENERGY: 110kcal
CARBS: 20.5g
PROTEIN: 2.9g
FAT: 2.3g
FIBER: 2.2g

01. ABOUT RECIPES

Samai Upma is a nutritious and wholesome South Indian breakfast made using little millet (Samai). It is a healthy alternative to traditional semolina upma, offering a light yet filling meal. The upma is cooked with finely chopped vegetables like carrot and beans, flavoured with ginger, green chillies, curry leaves, and tempered with mustard seeds, making it flavourful and aromatic. Samai Upma is gluten-free, low in calories, and ideal for weight management, diabetes-friendly diets, and those looking for a high-fiber breakfast option.

02.INGREDIENTS

  • Little millet (Samai) – 30 g (raw)
  • Onion – 15 g (finely chopped)
  • Green chilli – 2 g (chopped)
  • Ginger – 2 g (grated)
  • Carrot – 10 g (finely chopped)
  • Beans – 10 g (finely chopped)



  • Curry leaves – 1 g
  • Mustard seeds – 1 g
  • Oil – ½ tsp
  • Salt – 1 g (to taste)
  • Water – As Required

03.HEALTH BENEFITS:

Rich in Fiber :

Little millet provides dietary fiber which helps in digestion, prevents constipation, and promotes gut health.

Diabetes-Friendly :

The low glycaemic index of little millet helps in controlling blood sugar levels.

Weight Management :

Low in calories and high in satiety, it helps curb overeating.

Heart Health :

Vegetables, curry leaves, and millet provide antioxidants and nutrients that support cardiovascular health.






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Rich in Minerals:

Samai contains iron, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus, which support bone health and energy metabolism.

Gluten-Free & Light :

Suitable for people with gluten sensitivity or those preferring lighter breakfasts.

04. INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Wash the little millet thoroughly and drain.
  • Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds; let them splutter.
  • Add curry leaves, ginger, onion, green chilli, and sauté until onions turn translucent.
  • Add chopped vegetables (carrot, beans) and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
  • Add water and salt; bring to a boil.
  • Add washed little millet, stir well, cover, and cook on low heat until the water is absorbed and millet is soft.
  • Fluff gently and serve hot.

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