A steaming bowl of fresh cooked oatmeal is the perfect way to start off a day. Oats, oat bran, and oatmeal contain a specific type of fiber known as beta-glucan, which helps in reducing the cholesterol levels significantly. Studies also show that beta-glucan has beneficial effects in diabetes as well. They contain more soluble fiber than any other grain, resulting in slower digestion and an extended sensation of fullness. Well…if I go on like this to say the health benefits of oats, it’s gonna take long time. So, let me share this amazing upma recipe, which I made with oats and fresh vegetables. Give this a try when you are in the mood for some quick and healthy dish and all you need is some chutney of your choice to enjoy the moment.
Ingredients:
Oats – 1cup
Water – 1 ¼ cups
Onion – ½ medium finely chopped
Mixed vegetables - 1/4 cup (peas, carrot, beans, capsicum)
Mustard - 1/2 tsp
Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
Chana dal - 1/2 tsp
Cashew nuts – 2tbsp
green chillies – 2-3
Curry leaves – 1 spring
Oil – 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Preparation:
Dry roast the oats for 2-3 minutes till crisp and keep it aside.
In a frying pan, add2 tsp oil.
Add mustard, urad dal, channa dal, cashew nuts and green chillies and fry till the dals turn brown.
Add chopped onion, curry leaves and vegetables and fry till the onion becomes soft.
Add one and quarter cup of water and enough salt.
When the water starts boiling, add the oats and stir well.
Lower the heat and cover the pan with a lid allowing it to cook completely and all the water is absorbed.
Serve hot with any chutney of your choice.
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