OATS UPMA
Oats Upma is a healthy and flavorful twist on the traditional South Indian breakfast dish. Made with nutrient-rich oats, this savory upma is cooked with a mix of vegetables, spices, and tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and a hint of green chilies. Light yet satisfying, Oats Upma offers a perfect balance of taste and nutrition, making it an ideal choice for a wholesome breakfast or a quick snack. Enjoy the goodness of oats with the comforting flavors of classic upma in every spoonful.
Preparation Time
10 minutes
Soaking Time
Nil
Cooking Time
10 minutes
Makes
2
INGREDIENTS
- ½ cup oats
- ½ tsp olive oil
- ½ cup mixed boiled vegetables (French beans, carrots and green peas)
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- ¼ tsp asafetida (hing)
- ¼ tsp ginger chilli paste
- 3 kadi pattas
- ½ tsp mustard seeds (rai)
- Pinch of turmeric powder
- 1 ¼ cups hot water
- Salt to taste
METHOD
- In a pan, heat oil, add rai and saute till it starts crackling.
- Add in the asafetida, curry leaves and ginger chilli paste.
- Add in the onions and saute them till their soft.
- Mix in the oats and roast it until it turns golden brown.
- Once the oats is roasted, add the hot water and mix it well. Cover and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the salt, turmeric powder, mixed boiled vegetables and saute for a minute.
- Serve hot with green chutney.