5 Quick Breakfasts with Ready-to-Cook Millet Mixes

Busy mornings do not have to mean skipping breakfast. These five ideas take under 20 minutes from pantry to plate.

Ready-to-cook mixes are the easiest way to bring millets into a weekday routine. Most need only water, a little oil and a few minutes on the stove.

Good food does not have to be complicated. Start small, stay consistent and enjoy the process.

What to remember

Try venpongal with kodo or barnyard millet, vermicelli upma from ragi semiya, millet noodles with a handful of vegetables, a simple pasta tossed in olive oil and herbs, or a warm porridge from sprouted ragi flour.

• Choose quality ingredients and read the label.
• Store them well so they stay fresh.
• Try one new thing each week.

Add a spoon of ghee, a few roasted cashews and fresh coriander, and a pantry mix becomes a proper home-cooked breakfast.