Oats Upma - Instant

What better way to gain strength and energy to carry you through hectic morning schedule than with this healthy upma which is simple and easy to prepare. Its high in fiber content, reduces cholesterol, enhances immune response and alot...

So lets look into the recipe of making this oats upma more tasteful :)

Preparation Time: 15 mins      
Cooking Time : 15 mins

Ingredients:

1. Oats - 1 cup

2. Onion - 1 

3. Mix Vegetables - 3/4 cup

4. Green Chillies - 3 to 4

5. Water - 1/2 cup

6. Salt - as required

7. oil - 2 tsp

8. Coriander to garnish

For Tempering:

1. Mustard - 1tsp

2. Urad dal - 1tsp

3. Channa dal - 2tsp

4. Curry leaves - 1 spring

Method:

1. Chop onion and vegetables finely. I used beans and carrot for veggies. You can make your own favourite selection

2. Heat oil in kadai, once oil is heated add items given under 'For tempering' in the same order

3. Then add onions & fry till transparent. And then green chillies, vegetables and fry under medium flame for 2 mins

4. Add oats, salt and mix well for a min. 

5. Add 1/4 cup of water, mix well and cook covered for 2 mins

6. Again add the remaining water and cook well until veggies are cooked.

7. Garnish it with coriander and serve hot

Note:

1. Its best to have it when hot

2. Can add turmeric if you want it in yellow in color