If you are bored of the traditional ‘Upma’ that is part of the busy lifestyle, you can try this Oats Upma which gives a variety and is also healthy for all ages.
Ingredients:
- Oats – 1 cup
- Water – 1-3/4 cups
- Onion [M] – 1no
- Tomato [M] – 1 no
- Mixed veggie – 1 cup (chopped Carrot, beans, peas)
For Seasoning:
- Oil – 2 tbsp
- Mustard seeds – ¼ tsp
- Channa dal – ¼ tsp
- Urad dal – ¼ tsp
- Asafoetida – 2 pinches
- Green chilies – 2 nos (finely chopped) / to taste
- Ginger – ¼ tsp (finely chopped)
Serves – 2
Preparation Time – 15 min
Preparation:
- Take a Kadai and add Oil. When the oil is hot, add Mustard seeds, Channa dal and Urad dal. After it splutters, add Green chilies, Asafoetida and Ginger.
- Add the finely chopped Onion and fry it until golden brown. Then add chopped Tomatoes and saute it.
- Add the vegetables, pour the water and add salt.Let the vegetables cook until tender.
- When the vegetables are cooked, add the Oats and sauté it. Cover the kadai with the lid, let it cook for few minutes. If u need more water, add hot water.
- Finally garnish with coriander leaves and switch off the stove/gas.
- Serve the warm healthy and tasty Oats Upma with Pickle or Sambar and Chutney or Chips.