Description
A flavorful and healthy Indian-style oats recipe, perfect for a quick and nutritious breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1 green chili, slit
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, green peas, beans)
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Dry roast rolled oats in a pan over medium flame for 4-5 minutes until lightly golden and aromatic. Set aside.
- Heat ghee in the same pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds; let them splutter.
- Add curry leaves, minced ginger, and slit green chili. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Add mixed vegetables, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes until tender.
- Add the roasted oats to the vegetable mixture and mix well.
- Gradually pour in water while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes until oats absorb liquid.
- Stir in garam masala and lemon juice.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and roasted peanuts. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace ghee with coconut oil or any neutral cooking oil.
- Ensure oats are completely cooled before storing to prevent condensation.
- Add a splash of water when reheating to restore consistency.
- A pinch of asafoetida (hing) can be added during tempering for extra flavor and digestive benefits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg