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Oats Upma
Serves 4
20 mins
210 Kcal
Oats upma is one of the healthiest and tastiest dishes from South India with a healthier twist. This is made mainly of oats; all its nutrients and fibre are present in the dish, making it one of the best options to start breakfast. This oats upma recipe begins by lightly dry roasting rolled oats over a medium flame until they become just a little bit golden in colour - the processes tend to naturally enhance flavour and make them crunchy delightfully. Simultaneously, cook the chopped mixture of onions and green chillies, along with all those vegetables that you can find in your hands, like carrots, peas, and bell peppers, in a little oil. Once the vegetables are softened, add the roasted oats along with water, salt, and turmeric for the season. Let it cook until the oats soak up this water, and become fluffy. It is very easy and quick to make; besides, you can prepare them as per your taste in the recipe for oats upma. Add some extra flavour and fragrance with mustard seeds, curry leaves, or coriander. Serve piping hot, garnished with fresh coriander and lemon juice to provide a zesty finish. That is an ideal light snack during busy mornings or at the beginning of the evening as a reviving meal that will energise you for the whole day. Feeling like something delightful for breakfast or craving a healthy meal? Oats upma -so filling and prepared within less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients required for Oats Upma
- 100 gms oats
- 1/2 cup mixed vegetables
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp chana dal
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp urad dal
- 1-2 green chilli
- As per taste salt
- 1tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- Curry leaves
- Coriander leaves
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Cooking steps for Oats Upma
- 1Oats Upma is a healthy twist on the traditional South Indian breakfast dish, Upma.
- 2It has oats instead of semolina.
- 3Thus, this dish is made very fast and gets stuffed with tremendous fibre amounts, making it perfect for any good breakfast or light meal.
- 4This dish will satisfy you and prove to be mouth-watering, with the combination of roasted oats, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices.
- 5Here is how to make this delightful dish step-by-step.
- 6First, you need 1 cup (100 grams) of oats, which you should dry roast in a pan over medium heat.
- 7Keep on stirring the oats for about 3-4 minutes till they start to slightly brown and emit a nutty aroma.
- 8This process of roasting enhances the flavour of oats and presents a delightful crunch.
- 9After roasting, let the oats cool down on a plate and set it aside.
- 10This is one of the most significant steps in making an Upma because it will develop into a flavourful one.
- 11In the same pan, add two tablespoons of oil.
- 12When the oil is hot, add one teaspoon of mustard seeds.
- 13Allow them to splutter for a couple of seconds; this way, they will release their essential oils and give a fragrant note to the dish.
- 14Now add one teaspoon of cumin seeds, one teaspoon of urad dal, and one teaspoon of chana dal.
- 15Fry these till the dals turn golden brown, which generally takes about a minute.
- 16It is the mixture of all these spices that gives the Upma a flavour profile, where the Upma crunches and also has a great aroma.
- 17Then add the finely chopped onion, 1-2 chopped green chillies, and a few curry leaves.
- 18Saut them until the onions become translucent and soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- 19The green chillies give a nice zing to the dish, whereas the curry leaves give it an aromatic flavour unique to South Indian cooking.
- 20Now is the time to add colour and nutrition to your Upma.
- 21To the pan, add 1/2 cup (75 grams) of chopped mixed vegetables like carrots, beans, peas, and capsicum.
- 22Stir occasionally until they are soft but crunchy, for about 4-5 minutes.
- 23That has increased the nutrient value of the dish and makes it attractive.
- 24Now it's time to add the roasted oats back into the bowl. Add the roasted oats to the pan and mix them with 1/2 Tsp of turmeric powder, 1/2 Tsp of red chilli powder, and salt as per taste.
- 25Toss well so that the spices are all evenly coated on the oats and the vegetables.
- 26Cook for another 2-3 minutes, so flavours can combine.
- 27Add the final touches to the dish by adding 2 cups or 500 ml of hot water.
- 28Stir it well and then place a lid on the pan followed by reduced heat.
- 29Let the Upma cook for around 5-7 minutes so that the oats are well-cooked and all the water is absorbed completely.
- 30The steaming process will create a soft, fluffy consistency in the oats.
- 31Once the cooking time is complete, turn off the heat source and let Oats Upma rest for 2 to 3 minutes more.
- 32This resting period allows the flavour to stabilise. While serving, you may garnish it with chopped coriander leaves to give it a fresh burst of flavour and colour.
- 33Best served warm, accompanied by a yoghurt or chutney, which offsets the texture of this wholesome dish with its creamy finish.
- 34That makes this another easy recipe that's just as versatile, great for lunch or a lighter dinner.
- 35Healthy, savoury oats upma will satisfy any mealtime craving at any time!