Oats Upma (Healthy Savory Oats) recipe

 Oats Upma is a nutritious and savory dish made with oats, vegetables, and spices. It's a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional upma. Here's a simple recipe for making Oats Upma:

How to prepare.

Oats Upma (Healthy Savory Oats) recipe

Oats Upma (Healthy Savory Oats) recipe

Ingredients:

➤1 cup rolled oats

➤1 small onion, finely chopped

➤1 small carrot, finely chopped

➤1/4 cup green peas

➤1/4 cup chopped bell peppers (optional)

➤1 green chili, finely chopped

➤1/2-inch piece of ginger, grated

➤1 tablespoon oil or ghee

➤1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

➤1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

➤A pinch of asafoetida (hing)

➤1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

➤Salt to taste

➤2 cups water

➤Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)

➤Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)

Instructions:

1. Dry Roasting Oats:

➤Heat a pan over medium heat. Add rolled oats and dry roast them for 2-3 minutes or until they                become slightly golden and aromatic. Keep stirring to avoid burning. Remove and set aside.

2. Vegetable Prep:

➤In the same pan, heat oil or ghee. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.

3. Tempering:

➤Add asafoetida (hing) and chopped onions. Sauté until onions become translucent.

4. Adding Vegetables:

➤Add chopped carrots, green peas, bell peppers, green chili, and grated ginger. Cook for 2-3 minutes         until the vegetables soften slightly.

5. Spices:

➤Add turmeric powder and salt. Mix well.

6. Adding Oats:

➤Add the dry-roasted oats to the pan. Mix everything together, ensuring the vegetables and oats are           well combined.

7. Adding Water:

➤Pour 2 cups of water into the pan. Stir continuously to avoid lumps.

8. Cooking Oats:

➤Cook the oats mixture on medium heat until it thickens and the oats are cooked through. This usually      takes about 5-7 minutes.

9. Garnish:

➤Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves.

10. Serve:

➤Serve Oats Upma hot, optionally with a squeeze of lemon juice on top.

Enjoy your healthy and flavorful Oats Upma! It makes for a wholesome breakfast or a light meal. You can customize the vegetables and spices according to your preferences.