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Masala Oats Recipe (Vegetable Masala Oats)

Masala Oats is a simple and healthy savory porridge made by cooking oats with vegetables and spices. Masala Oats is a good choice for your busy morning breakfast and lazy dinners. Learn to make Indian Masala Oats Recipe with step by step pictures and video.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

To temper

  • 2 teaspoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

Instructions

  • Heat 2 teaspoon oil in a pan - when it is heated add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds let it splutter.
  • Add 1/4 cup onion, 2 tablespoon tomato and 1/2 teaspoon ginger garlic paste.
  • Saute until it shrinks and tomatoes turn mushy.
  • Now add 1/4 cup vegetables I added carrot and frozen peas. Add 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder and 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder along with required salt.
  • Give a quick saute. Saute for 2 mins.
  • Add 2 and 1/2 cups water, give a quick mix .
  • Let it come to a boil.
  • Cook covered until the veggies are cooked soft.
  • Now add 1/2 cup oats after checking the vegetables(if they are cooked soft).
  • Give a quick mix.
  • Let it cook for a minute.
  • Starts to boil, keep cooking.
  • Turns thick more like porridge consistency.
  • It should be flowing and sticky. Switch off at this stage as it may turn thick after cooling down.
  • Finally garnish with 1 tablespoon coriander leaves.
  • Give a quick mix and enjoy it hot!
  • Serve masala oats hot!

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Notes

  • You can use vegetables of your choice.
  • Adjust water according to the oats variety.
  • Adding the vegetables and spice powders even before the oats is cooked helps in blending the flavors well. You can also pressure cook the vegetables, oats together with the spice powders.
  • Variations - Adding cashews will make Masala Oats richer and crunchier.
  • Garlic can be minced and added for garlic flavors.
  • Adjust quantity of veggies based on your choice.
  • Add eggs to make Egg Masala Oats
Nutrition Facts
Masala Oats Recipe (Vegetable Masala Oats)
Amount Per Serving (125 g)
Calories 146 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Sodium 1976mg86%
Potassium 215mg6%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 1447IU29%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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