OATS UPMA RECIPE
5/5
Oats Upma is a healthy and flavorful breakfast dish made with oats, vegetables, and spices. It is a quick and easy recipe where oats are cooked with a mix of sautéed vegetables like onions, carrots, peas, and flavored with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and other spices. Oats Upma is a wholesome and nutritious option that is high in fiber and low in fat. It is a perfect way to start your day with a filling and satisfying meal that provides sustained energy. The dish is customizable, allowing you to add your favorite vegetables and spices to suit your taste. Oats Upma is a great choice for those looking for a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional breakfast options.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small carrot, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green peas
- 1 green chili, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- A few curry leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat oil in a pan or kadai over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add curry leaves, chopped onions, and green chili. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
- Add chopped carrots and green peas. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
- In the meantime, dry roast the rolled oats in a separate pan until they turn slightly golden and aromatic. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Add turmeric powder and salt to the sautéed vegetables. Mix well.
- Add water and bring it to a boil.
- Once the water comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and slowly add the roasted oats while continuously stirring to prevent lumps from forming.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the oats are cooked and the mixture thickens. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve hot as a breakfast dish or a light meal.
NUTRITION VALUE
- Calories: 200-250 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 35-40g
- Protein: 7-9g
- Fat: 5-7g
- Fiber: 6-8g
- Sugar: 3-4g
- Sodium: 300-400mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
