Vegetable Oatmeal Upma Recipe

PREPARATION:

1. Take a wide frying pan, heat oil and ghee.
2. Splutter mustard, split black gram, cumin seeds and curry leaves.
3. Add chopped onion, green chili, ginger and vegetables. Give it a quick sauté over medium heat for 3 minutes.
4. Now add oats, turmeric powder, chili powder and salt. Mix well and add water.
5. Let the oats cook. If you prefer slightly dry version then add only 1 1/2 cups of water, cover and cook until it thickens.
6. Once it thickens, switch off and garnish with coriander/cilantro leaves.
7. Serve with spicy chutney or pickle on the side.