Millet Porridge with Pumpkin in Milk
Aromatic, very tasty, and filling. Perfect for breakfast or dinner. Millet porridge with pumpkin in milk is a dish many remember from childhood. Even a beginner in the kitchen can handle making this porridge, and the result will please even the pickiest eaters.
Updated : 04 August, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
500 milliliters
Milk
400 grams
Pumpkin
150 grams
Millet
2.5 teaspoon
Sugar
30 grams
Butter
2 grams
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Depending on the variety, pumpkin pieces will become more or less tender when cooked. You can reduce the amount of sugar if desired, based on taste.
Step 2
Sort and thoroughly rinse the millet until the water runs clear. Then drain and dry the grains. Optionally, pour boiling water over the millet and let sit for 2-3 minutes to remove bitterness.
Step 3
Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds, and cut into small pieces. This helps it cook faster. Exact time will depend on the pumpkin type.
Step 4
Place the pumpkin in a thick-bottomed saucepan. Add 3 tablespoons (50 ml) of water to prevent burning. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Step 5
Add the rinsed millet to the pumpkin and stir. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 6
Pour in the milk (use about 2 cups or 500 ml). Add sugar and salt, and stir. Adjust sugar based on the pumpkin's natural sweetness and your taste. Optionally, add a pinch of vanilla or replace 1 tsp of sugar with vanilla sugar.
Step 7
Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer the porridge on low heat for another 5-7 minutes (or slightly longer) until the millet is soft and the pumpkin is tender. If the porridge is too thick, add more milk.
Step 8
Remove the pot from the heat, cover with a lid, and let the porridge sit for 10 minutes. The remaining moisture will be absorbed, making it soft and creamy.
Step 9
Serve the finished millet porridge with pumpkin hot, adding a slice of butter to each portion. You can also top it with honey, nuts, or dried fruits. Enjoy!