Flattened wheat flakes uppuma

We like the flattened rice flakes (aval) uppuma. We wanted to try a healthier version so when we saw the flattened wheat flakes in store used it in the recipe.

 Ingredients:

  Flattened wheat flakes  - 1 cup
  Peanuts(toasted)           - 1/4 cup  
  onions                            - 1/4 cup diced
  broccoli                          - 1/4 cup chopped        
  Garlic                             - 2 cloves
 Ginger.  (Chopped)         - 1/2 tsp
 Cilantro leaves.               - few sprigs
  Oil.                                 - 2 tsps
  Water.                             - 1-2 cups
  Salt                                 - as needed
  Mustard seeds.               - 1 tsp
  Turmeric powder.            - 1/2 tsp optional

Soak the wheat flakes for about 20- 30 minutes with half the salt and  just enough water to completely immerse it. In the meantime chop the garlic, onions, broccoli and cilantro.
Heat a flat pan and add the oil. Once the oil is hot add the mustard seeds. When it splutters add the ginger, garlic and onions, saute for a couple of minutes. Add the broccoli, turmeric powder and saute well along with the rest of the salt. Once the broccoli is sauteed well add the wheat flakes and cook for  about 5 minutes with a lid.
Add the toasted peanuts and cilantro and serve warm.

Tips:
1. You can add more vegetables of your choice.
2. To get a tangy flavour add chopped tomatoes or cranberries while sauting vegetables. Another option is to squeeze half lime after taking off the heat.
3. To add extra flavour add dried unsweetened coconut flakes just before switching off stove.