Upma is a classic Indian breakfast known for being quick, filling, and comforting. This Sorghum Vermicelli Upma gives the traditional dish a healthy millet-based upgrade by using jowar (sorghum) vermicelli instead of refined semolina.

Lightly seasoned with lentils, peanuts, curry leaves, and green chillies, this upma is flavorful yet gentle on the stomach. It’s ideal for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner.

Why Choose Sorghum Vermicelli for Upma?

• Naturally gluten-free

• Rich in dietary fiber

• Easy to digest

• Keeps you full for longer

• Perfect for daily millet-based meals

Sorghum vermicelli cooks quickly and absorbs flavors well, making it ideal for upma recipes.

Ingredients Required

• Jowar (sorghum) vermicelli – ½ cup (50 g)

• Mustard seeds – 1 tsp

• Channa dal – ½ tsp

• Urad dal – ½ tsp

• Cumin seeds – ½ tsp

• Groundnuts (peanuts) – 1 tsp

• Small onions (finely chopped) – 2

• Green chilli (chopped) – 1

• Curry leaves – 1 sprig

• Oil or ghee – as required

• Water – 500 ml

• Salt – to taste

Preparation Method: Sorghum Vermicelli Upma

Cook the Vermicelli
Boil 500 ml water until it starts bubbling. Add sorghum vermicelli and 2 drops of oil. Cook for 4–5 minutes until soft. Drain and keep aside.

Prepare the Tempering
Heat oil or ghee in a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, channa dal, urad dal, and peanuts. Sauté until they turn light golden.

Add Aromatics
Add chopped onions, green chilli, and curry leaves. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until onions soften.

Combine & Cook
Add the cooked jowar vermicelli and salt. Mix gently and cook for 2–3 minutes on low flame so the flavors blend well.

Serve Hot
Switch off the flame and serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve hot with coconut chutney

• Pair with lemon pickle or curd

• Ideal as breakfast or light dinner

Perfect For

• Healthy breakfast routines
  
• Millet-based daily meals
  
• Light and digestible foods
  
• Kids and elders
  
• South Indian-style breakfast lovers

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