Oats Upma

This one is a VANITHA-EXCLUSIVE from my mom. I never thought oats can taste so good. Earlier I had it seldom in the form of porridge, as it had a bad effect on my taste buds... just kidding...

Oats is one of the high fiber content cereal grain know to remove cholesterol. It has unique anti-oxidants that reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, enhances immunity, and stabilizes blood sugar. I have only mentioned a few of its benefits. This is the best to be included in breakfast, as our day would start with a healthy alternative.

This recipe will be a favorite form of oats for all ages as otherwise it is difficult to have, despite its good health quotient.

Ingredients:

Oats - 100 gm

Mustard - 1tsp

Dry Red Chillies - 1

Channa Dhal - 1tsp

Large Onion - 1

Green Chillies - 2

Beans - 4

Carrot - 1

Curry leaves - 1 sprig

Salt - to taste.

Water - depending on the quality of Oats

Method:

Chop onions, vegetables and green chillies. Heat oil in a skillet and allow mustard seeds to splutter. Then, add channa dhal to it. When it is roasted add dry red chillies. Then add chopped onions and green chillies, and fry till the onion is golden brown. Add the vegetables along with some water, and let it cook for a while. Now, add oats to it along with necessary oil and salt. Cook till the water evaporates and the mixture thickens.

This can be served hot with coconut chutney.