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Savory Indian-Style Oats

Savory Indian-Style Oats

Savory Indian-Style Oats or Oats "Upma" is my version of South-Indian twist to a humble breakfast staple.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: healthy, Oats,, quick, savory, steel cut oats
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 413kcal
Author: Aakruti Mahendra

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet or Cooking Pan
  • Measuring Cup

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Ghee or cooking oil of your preference
  • a pinch asafoetida or 'hing'
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Chana Dal or split Bengal gram
  • 1/2 tsp Urad dal or split Black gram
  • 1 whole dried red chili
  • 4-5 curry leaves omit if not available
  • 1/2 cup Red Onions chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger garlic paste or 1 garlic clove and 1/2 inch ginger minced
  • 1/4 tsp Red chili powder based on your preference.
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice or 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 cup Quick cook steel cut oats
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp Cilantro
  • 1 Green chili chopped (optional). Use deseeded Jalapeno instead, if desired.

Instructions

  • Start by soaking measured oats in water for 15-30 minutes.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet or a pan and add ghee.
  • Now add a pinch of asafetida, cumin seeds & mustard seeds. Let them sputter for 30 seconds.
  • Next add lentils: chana dal & urad dal and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add dried whole red chili and curry leaves. Cook for additional 30 seconds.
  • At this time add onions and saute until they turn transluscent and pink. Add ginger garlic paste followed by red chili powder (if using) and turmeric powder.
  • Give it a quick stir and gently pour measured water. Add lemon juice and salt and bring it to a boil.
  • Now add the soaked oats (by discarding the water in which oats was soaked in the beginning).
  • Stir well and let it cook for 5-7 minutes. Stir in between to ensure uniform cooking.
  • Once the water is absorbed, remove from heat and garnish with cilantro and green chili (optional, use deseeded jalapenos if desired).
  • Serve this warm and comforting dish with a fresh fruit. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. I used quick cook steel cut oats. The cooking time may vary based on the type of oats used. Check package for cook times.
  2. Most of oil tempering ingredients are easily available at an Indian grocery store or on Amazon.com.
The nutritional value is for 1 serving. Please keep in mind that the nutrition value is a rough estimate and can vary based on the product used.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 117mg | Iron: 8mg
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