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Vegetable Masala Oats

Course Main Course
Cuisine Fusion, Indian
Keyword dinner, lunch box, lunch ideas, masala oats, oatmeal, rolled oats, vegetable oats, vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 green chili slit
  • 8-10 curry leaves
  • 1- inch piece of ginger finely chopped
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 small tomato finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup green peas
  • 1/2 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 small carrot chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 1.5 cups rolled oats
  • Fresh coriander leaves chopped for garnish
  • Lemon juice to taste
  • Optional topping: Yogurt

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  • Add slit green chili, curry leaves, and chopped ginger. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
  • Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  • Now, add chopped tomato and cook until it turns soft and mushy.
  • Add green peas, broccoli florets, and chopped carrot. Stir well.
  • Season with salt, turmeric powder, chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Mix until the vegetables are coated with the spices.
  • Pour in water and bring it to a boil.
  • Once the water starts boiling, add rolled oats and stir well to combine.
  • Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are cooked and the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
  • Once done, turn off the heat. Squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the oats and mix well.
  • Serve the vegetable masala oats hot, garnished with chopped coriander leaves. Optionally, top each serving with a dollop of yogurt for extra creaminess.