Oats Upma

oats upma

Rolled oats or simply oats are a healthy and easy breakfast option. They are very low in calories and are heart protective. I have used Quaker oats which give excellent results. Oats upma is an almost instant food. Peanuts and cashew nuts are totally optional.

Recipe of oats upma

1 1/2 cup oats

1 onion- chopped

2 cloves garlic- chopped

1/2 inch piece ginger- chopped

1 1/2 cups water

2 tsp peanuts

2 tsp cashew nuts- broken in 4 pieces

Salt to taste

1/4 tsp red chilli powder

1 tbsp oil

1. Dry roast oats in a pan till their whiteness disappears and they look brownish. Take them out of the pan.

2. Heat oil in the same pan and add peanuts and cashews. Roast them for a minute. Add onion and sauté for 1 minute.

3. Add ginger and garlic and sauté for few seconds. Add water, red chilli powder and salt and cover the lid of the pan. Let 1 boil come.

4. Add oats and mix well. Lower heat and simmer covered till all water gets absorbed. Turn off heat and serve oats upma hot.

Healthy Bytes- Oats are a rich source of fiber, Iron, Thiamin and antioxidants.

100 grams of dry rolled oats contain-

380 Calories

67 gms Carbohydrates

16 gms Protein

6 gms Fat

0.7 mg Thiamin