Have you eaten Raagi buttermilk upma ever? If you are bored of making regular upma recipes then try this nutrient-dense, gluten-free, delicious version, you are going to love this. Ragi is a very female-friendly millet. If you are in your post-menopause phase,  include it in your meal options because ragi is rich in calcium, iron, and protein, making it an ideal choice for vegetarians. Try this flavorful nutrient upma at your home. 

Ingredients

1. 1/8 cup amaranth
   
2. 1/4 cup ragi
3. 1 tbsp ghee
4. 1 tsp mustard seeds
5. 1 tsp jeera
6. 1 red chilli
7. 15curry leaves
8. 1onion finely chopped
9. 1/2 inch ginger
10. 2 green chillies
11. 1 tbsp chana dal
12. 2 tbsp peanuts
13. 2 finely chopped carrots
14. 1 cup peas
15. 1 bottle gourd finely chopped
16. salt
17. 1 tsp pepper
18. 1 cup curd mixed in 5 cups water(buttermilk)
19. chopped coriander

Method

1. Heat a pan and dry roast amaranth and ragi for a few seconds. Turn off the flame and keep it aside.

2. In a heavy bottom pan, heat 1 tbsp ghee. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp jeera, 1 red chilli, And 15curry leaves. pop it and add finely chopped onion. 

3.  Add 1 tbsp chana dal and 2 tbsp peanuts. Stir it.

4. Add finely chopped carrots, 1 cup green peas and finely chopped bottle gourd. 

5. Add salt to taste and 1 tsp pepper. Stir it for 2 sec. Then cover and cook it for 5 minutes.

6. Add buttermilk and keep stirring continuously (stirring is an important step to avoid splitting of buttermilk)

7. Once you see bubbles, start adding the ragi amaranth slowly and keep mixing. 

8. over this on low flame and let this cook for 12-15mins or until the amaranth is cooked.

9. Stir in between. 

10. Once it is cooked Grnish with fresh coriander leaves & serve hot.

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