Simple Oats upma

Oats as we all know is good for heart. If bored of preparing the same rava or semolina upma, this oats upma is a good option for breakfast or dinner. Good evening snack also. A healthy and cholesterol free food for everyone in the family.

Ingredients:

Oats (plain) – 1 ¼ cup (whole grain oats tastes even better)

Urad dal – 1tsp

Chana dal – 1tsp

Cumin seeds – 1tsp

Mustard seeds – 1tsp

Onion – 1medium

Tomato – ½

Green chilli – 1big

Coriander powder – 1tbsp

Turmeric powder – 1tsp

Chopped coriander – 1tbsp

Salt to taste

Oil- 1tbsp

Method:

In a pan add Oats and dry fry for 5min and keep aside.

Heat oil, add mustard seeds. When they start cracking add all other ingredients one by one, urad dal, chana dal, cumin, green chilli, onion and tomato. Then add turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt and fry for 2min till they mix well.

Now add the roasted oats mix well and sprinkle some water.

Close the lid and cook.

Sprinkle water frequently, sauté and close the lid.

Keep on sprinkling the water till the oats become soft.

Serve hot with raita, tomato sauce.Tastes good even without any side dish.