Make Healthy Oats Upma For Your Mid-Morning Snack

By Bornika Das

May 13, 2024

Are you looking for a satisfying mid-morning snack? Consider trying out the delightful oats upma recipe. This South Indian-inspired dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavour and health benefits. Take a look at the recipe here: 

Ingredients

1 cup of oats  1 cup chopped mixed vegetables  1 chopped onion  2 chopped green chillies   1 inch of ginger, chopped  A few curry leaves  1 teaspoon of mustard seeds  1 teaspoon of urad dal (split black lentils)  1 teaspoon of chana dal (split chickpeas)  ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder  Salt to taste  2 tablespoons of oil  2 cups of water 

Step 1

Dry roast oats in a pan until they turn slightly golden and aromatic. Keep aside. 

Step 2

Heat oil in a pan; add mustard seeds, urad dal, and chana dal. Let them splutter. Add chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, and curry leaves. Sauté until the onions turn translucent. 

Step 3

Add mixed vegetables, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until the vegetables are tender. Pour water and bring it to a boil. Reduce the flame and add the roasted oats. 

Step 4

Cook covered on a low flame until oats are cooked and water is absorbed, stirring occasionally. 

Step 5

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.