Little Millet · Breakfast
Little Millet Ven Pongal
Peppery, ghee-laden comfort food, little millet slips into pongal so naturally nobody notices the rice is gone.
Breakfast · Vegan · Weight-Loss
Jowar Upma with Vegetables
Cracked jowar makes an upma with real bite, nutty, hearty and genuinely filling until lunch.
4.6 from 27 ratings
Prep Time
12 min
Cook Time
18 min
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3
Course
Breakfast
Cuisine
South Indian
Ingredients
Instructions
Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves and chilli in oil; sauté the vegetables 3–4 minutes.
Add the roasted jowar rava and stir a minute.
Pour in hot water and salt, cover, and cook on low 10–12 minutes until absorbed.
Rest 5 minutes, fluff, and finish with lemon juice and coriander.
Nutrition
Per serving
Calories
283 kcal
Protein
8 g
Fiber
6 g
Carbohydrates
38 g
Tips
💡 Chef's Tip
Roasting the rava first keeps the grains separate.Variations
- Add roasted peanuts for crunch and protein.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it keeps 2 days refrigerated in an airtight box. Sprinkle a little water when reheating.
Usually yes; adjust the water by ±¼ cup and taste-test the first batch. See each millet's hub page for its cooking ratios.
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MilletPuff Roasted Jowar Puffs, 6-Pack
4.2 (98 ratings on Amazon)
Pros
- Roasted, not fried
- Portion-controlled packs
Cons
- Goes soft quickly once opened
Written by milletroot-admin
Updated August 18, 2026
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