Foxtail Millet Upma Ravva (Korra Upma Ravva)

90.00150.00

Foxtail or Korra Millet upma ravva is produced from unpolished foxtail millet grains which are cultivated in 24 Farms owned farm land in natural way without using any chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Foxtail Millet is found to have many good things due to the presence of Dietary Fiber, Vitamins and Nutrients.

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Product Description

Foxtail Millet Upma Ravva is a nutritious and delicious variation of the traditional upma, made using foxtail millet instead of the usual semolina (rava). Foxtail millet, known for its high fiber content, vitamins, and minerals, provides a healthy alternative to traditional grains.

Description: Foxtail Millet Upma Ravva is a savory breakfast dish or snack that features foxtail millet cooked with a blend of spices, vegetables, and herbs. The millet grains are lightly roasted to enhance their nutty flavor and then cooked until they achieve a fluffy and satisfying texture. The dish is typically seasoned with mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chilies, and turmeric, and often includes ingredients like onions, carrots, peas, and coriander. It’s a hearty, flavorful option that’s not only tasty but also offers various health benefits, including better digestion and sustained energy levels.

Recipes

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Korra Upma
Instructions
Prep and Roast Rava
 
Soak the korra upma ravva for 2 to 3 hours

1.  Prep the ingredients first to make upma recipe. Take 1 cup rava (fine variety) and set it aside. Next gather the aromatics, lentils, nuts, spices and herbs ready. You will need:

⅓ cup finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon chopped green chillies
1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
2 tablespoons coriander leaves (cilantro)
8 to 10 curry leaves
10 to 12 cashews
1 teaspoon chana dal (hulled and split bengal gram)
1 teaspoon urad dal (hulled and split black gram)
ingredients prepped for upma recipe
2. Heat a pan or kadai first. Add 1 cup rava or cream of wheat (fine variety).

rava added to a frying pan
3. Begin to roast the rava. Stir often while roasting the rava.

roasting rava for upma recipe
4. The rava or sooji grains should become fragrant and start to look dry, separate and crisp. Don’t brown the rava.

rava roasted well
5. Once the rava becomes fragrant and starts to look dry and crisp, switch off the flame and put the roasted rava on a plate and set aside.

roasted rava set aside in a plate to make upma recipe

Fry and Sauté Spices, Nuts & Aromatics
6. In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or oil. You could use sunflower oil or peanut oil or safflower oil or any neutral tasting oil.

heating ghee in a frying pan
7. Lower the heat. Add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds. When you hear the crackling sound of mustard seeds, it means they are getting fried.

mustard seeds added 
8. Now add the following ingredients:

½ teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon chana dal (husked and split bengal gram)
1 teaspoon urad dal (husked and split black gram)
cumin seeds and lentils added
9. Stirring often fry until the chana dal and urad dal begin to brown a bit.

frying lentils to make upma recipe
10. Immediately add 10 to 12 cashews and begin to fry on a low to medium-low heat.

cashews added
11. By the time the cashews get golden the dals should also be golden.

cashews fried till golden for making upma recipe
12. Now add the ⅓ cup of finely chopped onions.

finely chopped onions added
13. Sauté the onions until they soften and become translucent on a low to medium-low heat.
onions have softened
14. Then add 1 teaspoon chopped green chillies, 1 teaspoon chopped ginger and 8 to 10 curry leaves.
You can also add 1 dried red chilli (halved and with seeds removed) at this step.
ginger, green chillies and curry leaves added
15. Mix well and sauté for a few seconds.

Vegetable Foxtail Millet Upma
Ingredients
  • 1 cup foxtail millet rava
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon urad dal
  • 1 teaspoon chana dal
  • 1-2 green chilies, chopped
  • 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup green peas
  • 1/4 cup chopped beans
  • 1 tomato, finely chopped
  • 10-12 curry leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons grated coconut (optional)
Instructions
Roasting the Rava:

Dry roast the foxtail millet rava in a pan on medium heat until it turns slightly golden and aromatic. Set aside.
Preparing the Upma:

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Add urad dal and chana dal, and sauté until they turn golden brown.
Add chopped green chilies, grated ginger, and curry leaves. Sauté for a minute.
Add finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
Add chopped vegetables (carrot, beans, green peas) and sauté for a few minutes until they are slightly tender.
Add finely chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
Cooking the Rava:

Add 2 cups of water to the pan. Add salt and turmeric powder. Bring the water to a boil.
Gradually add the roasted foxtail millet rava, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes until the rava absorbs the water and becomes soft.
Finishing Touches:

Once the upma is cooked, add chopped coriander leaves, grated coconut, and lemon juice (if using). Mix well.
Serve:

Serve hot with coconut chutney, pickle, or plain yogurt.
Enjoy your healthy and delicious foxtail millet upma!

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Weight

500gms, 1kg

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