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    Home » Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner Recipes » Oats Upma ~ How to make Oats Vegetable Upma | South Indian Breakfast Thali | Andhra Thali

    Oats Upma ~ How to make Oats Vegetable Upma | South Indian Breakfast Thali | Andhra Thali

    Published: Apr 17, 2012 · Modified: Oct 12, 2020 by Srivalli · 22 Comments

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    When I was done with all my lunch thalis and was really happy with the way it turned, the next thing that came to mind was the fact that I still had to do another thali. Obviously, I wanted to do a Breakfast thali. Given the fact that I love my previous Breakfast thalis, I really wanted to go ahead with making another Breakfast thali.

    Having exhausted the regular dishes that are part of a typical Breakfast thali, I was really confused thinking about what I should plan for. When I was talking to Vaishali, I came to know that there is no such thing as breakfast dishes that get clubbed together.

    I was again told the same thing by a colleague of mine. I in fact asked her to think hard about what she gets to eat when she visits her native place in Rajasthan. Though they get fed too much, there was hardly a combination that was clubbed together.

    Oats Upma ~ Breakfast Thali
    Breakfast Thali ~ Oats Upma, Pesarattu, Allam Pachadi, Groundnut Chutney & Paneer Payasam

    When you talk about a South Indian Breakfast Thali, you will be served Idli, Dosa, Vada, Sambar, and different varieties of Chutneys like Coconut Chutney, Tomato Chutney, Coriander Chutney, Onion chutney. In a hotel en route to Tindivanam, there is a hotel that serves breakfast combo, where you get a Podi Dosa, 2 idlis, a cup of Ven Pongal, Vada, and a cup of Sweet, plus they have different types of Spice powders that taste awesome. Of course, all of these will be served in small quantities.

    Other than the hotels that serve your breakfast combos, in most Tamilian weddings if the muhurtham is during the early hours of the day, the feast is always breakfast and it's a feast for the eyes. At a recent wedding, we attended, we were thrown in for a shock! It's been months since we stopped eating full-fledged breakfast and imagine being thrust with about 7 - 8 different dishes!

    Oats Vegetable Upma
    Oats Vegetable Upma

    First, they served Semiya Payasam, Meddu Vada, Idli with Sambar, and three chutneys. Then followed Poori Kalangu, then Ven Pongal, followed by Podi Dosa, then Rava Upma, followed by Kesari. Finally Filter coffee came. We were floored, in fact, none of the dishes were eaten properly. Every single item was prepared so well but it's not possible to eat all the dishes completely.

    One can do this when there are guests at home and you don't know how much to make. Making a couple of dishes ensures you have enough to manage. This is what I do whenever my SILs visit us. Kesari Bath is a must, so it accompanies either Idli, Vada Dosa with Sambar and chutneys, or Ven Pongal, Rava Upma with the same side dishes. I know it's a taxing affair, but worth all the efforts. Because my relatives feel the breakfast they get here in madras, they can't get at their place.

    This prompted me to ask Amma to suggest some Andhra combo breakfasts. She was contemplating for a while as to what to make. We thought of Pesarattu Upma with Allam Pachadi. I was only thinking aloud and didn't really think she will plan for it. As I have already shared both the recipes. She calls up in the morning and tells me that she has ground the batter for Pesarattu. Now I was really in a soup, wondering what else to pair with it. We then search for a different Allam Pachadi and few more things to add.

    At the neck of the moment, we realized that we could make Oats Upma, along with the regular Groundnut Chutney, in case the Allam Pachadi didn't meet up to our expectations. Finally, for the sweet, Amma suggested I make Paneer Payasam. I know Paneer Payasam is not a regular on an Andhra special plate, but then I was ready for fusion.

    Daddy seeing the spread, said he should have been served this on Sunday for him to enjoy or at least for Dinner. I convinced him saying for clicking pictures morning was the best time.

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    Oats Vegetable Upma

    Ingredients Needed:

    Breakfast Oats - 1 cup
    Onions - 1 medium
    Green Chilies - 2 medium
    Ginger - 1", chopped
    Curry leaves
    Mustard Seeds, Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
    Channa Dal - 1/2 tsp
    Cashew nuts - few
    Mixed Vegetables - 1/2 cup
    Salt to taste
    Oil - 2 tsp
    Water - 1 cup

    How to make Oats Vegetable Upma
    In a nonstick pan, dry roast the oats for couple of minutes on high. Remove and keep it aside.
    In the same pan, heat oil add mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, slit green chilies, cashew nuts, saute well.
    Then add boiled cooked vegetables and saute for a couple of minutes. Add 1 cup of water, salt and bring to boil. When the water starts to boil, add the roasted oats and mix well.
    Simmer and cover with a lid and cook for a min. Since the oats are already roasted, hardly takes time to cook.
    Notes:
    This is a Vegan Friendly and Diabetes-Friendly Dish. Since we always have boiled beans and carrots, adding to this was very simple and the whole dish took just about 5 -7 mins to get done. Of course, provided you have the vegetables boiled.

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    Oats Upma ~ How to make Oats Vegetable Upma | South Indian Breakfast Thali | Andhra Thali

    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine Andhra Pradesh
    Dish Type Upma Varieties
    Author Srivalli
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    1. Shobha says

      April 17, 2012 at 7:24 pm

      Yummy yummy goodies in the thali : )
      So inviting !

      Reply
    2. vaishali sabnani says

      April 18, 2012 at 1:26 am

      The breakfast Thaali has been book marked...we have different combos like I told you..but a thaali would be great to serve.It really looks inviting!!..will surely try to cook this in the next thaali event:)))

      Reply
    3. Priya dharshini says

      April 18, 2012 at 1:38 am

      Upma doesnt luk soggy..Thali itself luks sliming down

      Reply
    4. Chef Mireille says

      April 18, 2012 at 2:07 am

      what a healthy dish and the paneer payasam sounds interesting

      Reply
    5. Usha says

      April 18, 2012 at 3:23 am

      I recently discovered that upma and pesarattu is very good combo when I visited a friend for breakfast during my last visit to India. You made this combo healthier by making oats upma. Paneer Payasam is new to me.

      Reply
    6. PriyaVaasu says

      April 18, 2012 at 4:26 am

      Healthy Upma!! Paneer Payasam and pesarattu very tempting thali!!!!

      Reply
    7. Rajani S says

      April 18, 2012 at 5:59 am

      Nice, yummy yet light on the tummy :). Nice spread 🙂

      Reply
    8. rekhas kitchen says

      April 18, 2012 at 6:05 am

      Valli we can call this as a healthy breakfast thali paneer payasam sounds yumm and I am abig fan of pesarattu and allam pachadi but not with upma your break fast thali looks so inviting.

      Reply
    9. Kalyani says

      April 18, 2012 at 11:50 am

      loved that Valli. I too make Oats upma similarly.. When I looked at pesarattu, I was also expecting normal suji upma to make it MLA pesarattu right? 🙂

      Reply
    10. DivyaGCP says

      April 18, 2012 at 1:31 pm

      Though wanted to try oats, did not know how to start. this looks like a yummy preparation.. Also love the Thali.. Healthy breakfast!!

      Reply
    11. Deeps @ Naughty Curry says

      April 18, 2012 at 8:24 am

      here in hyderabad this kind of pesarottu filled with upma inside is very famous and goes by the name of MLA pesarottu... i absolutely love it coz i love upma, oats upma only makes it so much more healthier... lovely thali

      Reply
    12. Priya says

      April 18, 2012 at 1:02 pm

      Wat a best way to start a day, unfortunately our everyday breakfast are quite often the cereals, love to be in India,healthy oats upma looks fabulous..

      Reply
    13. Jayanthi says

      April 18, 2012 at 6:44 pm

      Isn't this what they call "MLA Andhra Pessarattu"....its looking absolutely delicious and healthy. Please do share the recipe for paneer payasam, I'm hearing it for the first time and I'm totally intrigued.

      Reply
    14. Sonia says

      April 18, 2012 at 2:14 pm

      Another feather in your hat for lovely and healthy recipe. I will surely try this one !

      Reply
    15. Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi says

      April 18, 2012 at 4:34 pm

      Good one Valli. There are no takers at home for Oats upma but I make it for myself once in a while but never thought to blog it 🙂

      Reply
    16. Jayashree says

      April 18, 2012 at 4:43 pm

      I love the breakfasts served at weddings. A wedding I went to recently was just like the one you've mentioned in this post.....there was so much to eat that I skipped lunch.

      Reply
    17. Rasi says

      April 18, 2012 at 11:02 pm

      I don't like oats so can't comment on that.. But i love the platter! True its been long time since we hardly make such an elaborate breakfast thali's at home!

      Reply
    18. Archana Vivek says

      April 19, 2012 at 12:40 am

      perfect Andhra meal. Nice one.

      Reply
    19. Preeti Garg says

      April 19, 2012 at 2:48 pm

      perfect for breakfast time...complete healthy food

      Reply
    20. Suma Gandlur says

      April 19, 2012 at 8:45 pm

      Healthy, fulfilling breakfast thali.

      Reply
    21. PJ says

      April 20, 2012 at 7:09 am

      Mom is the best person to discuss stuffs for our blog.So sweet of her :). This breakfast thali is really superb...

      Reply
    22. vidhas says

      April 20, 2012 at 4:19 pm

      Love the platter. Healthy oats uppma.

      Reply

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