Savoury oats
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled or quick oats
- 1 ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp ghee
- 5-6 cashews
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 5-6 curry leaves
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- ½ inch ginger, grated
- ¼ cup chopped tomato
- ¼ cup mixed veggies (like carrot, beans, peas, cauliflower)
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp pepper powder
- ½ tsp coriander powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Method
1. Heat ghee in a pan.
2. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add cumin seeds, cashews, and curry leaves, sauté for a few seconds.
4. Add onions, and ginger. Sauté until onions are soft.
5. Stir in chopped tomato and cook until soft.
6. Add mixed vegetables, turmeric, pepper powder, coriander powder, and salt.
7. Cook for 2–3 minutes until veggies begin to soften (you can add a splash of water if needed).
8. Add oats and water. Stir well.
9. Simmer for 5–7 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally until the oats are cooked and mixture is thickened.
10. Turn off heat. Add chopped coriander. Can squeeze lemon juice if desired. This dish can be enjoyed for breakfast or lunch.
About the Author
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