Oats and Vegetable Upma

Ingredients:

• 15 grams Saffola plain oats
• 15 grams of diced carrots
• 15 grams chopped green beans (French beans)
• 10 grams green peas
• 10 grams finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger or ginger garlic paste
• 1 green chili, chopped
• 5 to 6 finely chopped curry leaves
• 1 finely chopped tomato
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 dry red chili, halved
• 4 dry roasted almonds
• 7 ml cold-pressed oil
• Salt, to taste
• A few coriander (dhania) leaves

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and add the dry red chili and mustard seeds. Allow the mustard seeds to splutter.
2. Add the finely chopped onion, green chili, grated ginger, and curry leaves. Sauté until they become soft and translucent.
3. 3. Stir in the turmeric powder, salt, steamed vegetables, and finely chopped tomatoes. Sauté for about half a minute.
4. Add the oats and mix well, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly combined. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and allow it to steam for a few minutes.
5. The moisture released from the tomatoes should be sufficient to cook the oats. If needed, add a few drops of warm water, being careful not to add too much and make the oats soggy.
6. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and roasted almonds.
7. Serve the Vegetable Oats Upma while it's still hot.

Enjoy your delicious and nutritious Vegetable Oats Upma!