- firstly, in a large kadai heat 1 tbsp oil and splutter 1 tsp mustard, ½ tsp urad dal, ½ tsp jeera, few curry leaves and 10 cashews. 
- saute until the cashews turn golden brown. 
- now add 1 inch ginger, 2 chilli and ½ onion. saute well. 
- furthermore add ½ carrot, 5 beans, ¼ capsicum, 2 tbsp peas, ½ tsp turmeric and ½ tsp salt. 
- add 2 tbsp water, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. 
- now add 1 cup water and get it to a boil. if using instant oats, just add ¼ cup water. 
- once the water comes to a boil, add in roasted oats and mix well. 
- mix until the oats absorb all the water. 
- now cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until oats gets cooked well. 
- furthermore add ¼ tsp salt, 2 tbsp coriander, 2 tbsp coconut and 1 tbsp lemon juice. 
- finally, enjoy vegetable oats upma as a healthy breakfast or pack to the lunch box.