Masala Oats Upma Delight Recipe

About this recipe

Masala Oats Upma Delight is a wholesome and flavorful Indian breakfast dish, perfect for busy professionals. This recipe combines the goodness of quick-cooking oats with a medley of colorful vegetables, aromatic spices, and a hint of tangy lemon. It’s a healthy, filling meal that is easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, ideal to kickstart your day with energy and taste. The versatility of this recipe allows you to adapt it to suit your preferences while maintaining its delightful Indian flavors.

Ingredients

• - Oats
• 250 ml Olive Oil
• 500 g Capsicum Green
• 500 g Tomato - Hybrid
• 50 g Asafoetida Powder
• 100 g Coriander Leaves
• 100 g Curry Leaves
• 50G Green Chilies
• - Green Peas
• 250 ml Lemon Juice Concentrate
• 100 g Red Chili Powder
• 100 g Salt
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 100 g Yellow Mustard Seeds
• 100 g Jeera

Instructions

1. 1. Dry roast the oats in a pan on medium heat for 3-4 minutes until they turn slightly golden and aromatic. Set aside.
2. 2. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Let them splutter for a few seconds.
3. 3. Add asafoetida, green chilies, and chopped capsicum. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the capsicum softens slightly.
4. 4. Add chopped tomatoes, green peas, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes turn soft and the spices are well combined.
5. 5. Add the roasted oats to the pan and mix well. Pour in a cup of hot water and stir to combine.
6. 6. Cook the mixture on low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats absorb the water and reach a soft consistency.
7. 7. Turn off the heat, add lemon juice, and mix well. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
8. 8. Serve hot as a wholesome breakfast or a light meal.