Use coarse rolled oats rather than quick oats for better texture. Toast the oats dry in the pan first to develop flavour before adding the tempering. The base uses mustard seeds, curry leaves, onion, green chilli, and a small amount of oil, keeping saturated fat low while providing essential flavour.
Beta-glucan, the soluble fibre in oats, binds to cholesterol-rich bile acids in the intestine and removes them from the body. Studies show three grams of beta-glucan daily reduces LDL by approximately five percent, achievable from a single serving of oats upma.