Oats Upma

I have always looked for recipes using oats as they are a good source of fibre, minerals and antioxidants. This one is an easy and quick oats recipe which can be done in a jiffy.

Ingredients:

Oats – 6 tbsp

Water – 1 1/4 cup

Green chillies – 3 slit lengthwise

Peas- 1 tbsp

Cauliflower flowerettes chopped – 3 small pieces

Carrot – 2 inch pieces chopped

Beans – 3 cut into 1 inch pieces

Onion – 1/2 chopped finely

Jeera powder – 1/4 tsp

Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

Seasoning:

Mustard – 1/2 tsp

Udad dal – 1/4 tsp

Jeera – 1/4 tsp

Curry leaf – 1 sprig

Preparation:

Heat oil. Add the seasonings. Then add the green chillies and onions and saute well. Then add the carrots, cauliflower and saute again. After 2 minutes, add the peas and beans and saute well. Then goes in the jeera powder and turmeric powder. Add water and let it boil for 2 minutes. Season with salt. Then add the oats and keep stirring so that lumps are not formed. Then, close the lid and let it cook. Once it is cooked, add a dash of lime and serve. Garnish it with coriander leaves.

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