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Oatmeal Upma Breakfast Bowl

Start your day on the right note with this Oats Upma Breakfast Bowl recipe. Combining the comforting texture of fluffy oats with savory Indian flavors, this bowl is a delightful departure from traditional breakfast options.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 3 to 4 bowls
Author: Shilpa Kerur

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Oats Upma:

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ½ small onion finely chopped
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1 green chili pepper chopped (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder adjust as per taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust as per taste
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ cup water divided
  • 1 cup chopped vegetables carrots, peas, green beans, etc.
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro optional

For the Fried Peanuts:

  • ½ cup raw peanuts
  • Salt to taste

For Assembling the bowls:

  • 1 cup plain yogurt or Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup sprouts
  • ½ cucumber sliced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes

Instructions

Fry the Peanuts:

  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add the raw peanuts. Fry the peanuts for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden brown. Be careful not to burn them.
  • Remove the peanuts from the pan and place them in a bowl. Sprinkle salt and toss them well.

Make the Oats Upma:

  • In the same pan, heat one teaspoon of oil over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add onion, curry leaves, and green chili pepper. Cook until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chopped vegetables, ground turmeric, chili powder, salt, and sugar. Saute the vegetables for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add ¼ cup of water and bring it to a boil. Cover and let the vegetables cook until they are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in the rolled oats and mix gently. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of water. Cover and let it cook for 3-4 minutes. Adding the water in two steps helps oats stay fluffy.
  • Once cooked, remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro.

Assemble the Bowls:

  • Divide the cooked oats upma between serving bowls. Next, add the fried peanuts to the bowl.
  • Arrange the mixed sprouts, sliced cucumber, and cherry tomatoes in the bowl. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Place the yogurt in a separate bowl or on top of upma and serve.

Notes

  • The key to achieving fluffy oats upma lies in water control. Adding the water in two steps helps oats stay fluffy. As the oats cook, they will absorb the water and soften. Add additional water only if absolutely necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. Aim for slightly crisp-tender vegetables.
  • As an optional step, toast the rolled oats in a dry pan for a few minutes to enhance their nutty flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 521mg | Potassium: 696mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3425IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 3mg
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