Oats Upma

SERVES 4-6

India

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Tbsp canola oil

• 1 green chili, seeded & minced

• 1 large red onion, chopped

• 1 carrot, finely chopped

• 20 green beans, finely chopped

• 2 large cloves garlic, minced

• 4 cups cold water

• 2 cups quick oats

• 1/3 cup frozen peas

• 2 Tbsp lemon juice (about ½ lemon)

• 1 cup cilantro

• ½ tsp grated ginger

• ¼ tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 1 tsp mustard seeds

• 10 curry leaves (optional)*

• 1 carrot, finely chopped

• 20 green beans, finely chopped

• 2 large cloves garlic, minced

• 4 cups cold water

• 2 cups quick oats

• 1/3 cup frozen peas

• 2 Tbsp lemon juice (about ½ lemon)

• 1 cup cilantro

• ½ tsp grated ginger

• ¼ tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 1 tsp mustard seeds

• 10 curry leaves (optional)*

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add spices, salt, curry leaves, chili, onion, carrot, and green beans. Sauté until onions are soft (about 5 minutes.)

2. Add garlic and ginger. Sauté another 30 seconds.

3. Add 4 cups of cold water. Cover pot and bring to a boil.

4. Remove lid and stir in oats and peas. Turn off heat, cover, and allow to rest about 2-3 minutes until liquid absorbs.

5. Stir in cilantro and lemon juice.

6. Serve warm with yogurt. Enjoy!

* Look for curry leaves at your local Indian grocery store!

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