Masala oats

Oats for me was a bland porridge for persons who are sick 😖. After trying the Saffola brand masala oats I felt happy that oats can taste Indian😜 Actually it tasted like sambar rice. There are several types of oats say instant rolled gluten free and as whole. Choose according to your priority but cooking time might be different. Instant oats as the name suggests it can be done in no more than 5 mins whereas rolled oats takes extra time and whole oats is similar to wheat cooking.

Oats health benefits:

Removes bad cholesterol.Protects against heart disease and cancer. Stabilizes blood sugar. 

 Masala Oats

Cuisine: Indian

Category: Porridge/Beverage/breakfast/Dinner

Yields: 3

Prep time: 20 Mins

Cook time: 10 Mins

Ingredients needed:

1 cup of instant oats(I used quaker)

1 large onion chopped

3 garlic pods minced

1 cup of boiled vegetables(carrot,beans,peas)

1 ½ tsp garam masala

1 tsp chili powder

½ tsp jeera/cumin powder

½ turmeric powder

2 tbsp Sour cream/yogurt

1 tbsp coriander leaves

½ tbsp olive oil(any desired oil can be used)

Salt as needed

To make masala oats:

1.Heat a saucepan and oil onion and garlic. Saute till onions are transparent.

2.Add coriander leaves, garam masala, turmeric, salt, jeera powder and saute for just few seconds.

3.Now add boiled vegetables and water.(1 cup oats:2 ½ cups water(might differ depending on the type of oats)).

4. Roast oats for 2 minutes.( This step can be avoided doing separately by roasting oats after the onion and garlic is sauteed.)

5. Add roasted oats to the water in the saucepan and bring it to boil by occasionally stirring.It just takes 5-7 minutes after you put oats in water. 

If you leave it without stirring, the bottom part of porridge might get burnt.When you see the bubbles all over and not only on the sides, its done.Switch off.

Serve hot topped with sour cream/yogurt/croutons.

 Note:

If you leave the porridge without stirring, the bottom part of porridge might get burnt.

Step 4 can be avoided doing separately by roasting oats after the onion and garlic is sauteed.

Watermeasurement might differ depending on the type of oats.

If you use rolled oats give it a pulse in the food processor/mixer so that it gets cooked faster.Still it might need extra water than the instant oats.