Oats are the new ‘in’ thing and, considering their health benefits, are a great substitute for a lot of Indian grains and cereals in the Indian diet. Oats are rich in fiber and nutrients like manganese, copper, biotin, phosphorous, magnesium, zinc, etc. Plus they help lower cholesterol, keep you fuller for longer, and are a good source of anti-oxidants. But if you are bored of the same old oats recipes, here are some quick-fix easy breakfast recipes veg you can whip up in less than 30 minutes! And trust us, they are all scrumptious!
1. Oats Upma
Heat about 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan, add oats, turmeric, a little salt, and green chilies. Roast for 4–5 minutes till the oats turn light brown. Add some water to the oats, cover them and let them cook for 5–7 minutes or till they turn soft. Meanwhile, in another pan, add some more oil and mustard seeds. Once the seeds crackle, add the urad dal and roast till the dal turns a golden brown. Then add some curry leaves, salt, turmeric, and onions and saute till the onions turn translucent. Add chopped carrots and peas and cook for about a minute till the carrots turn slightly soft. Add salt, top with bell peppers and once you feel your oats are almost cooked, add this vegetable mixture to the oats and cook for about a minute.
This method retains the crispiness of the vegetables as they are semi-cooked. If you like your vegetables well boiled, add the oats mixture to the vegetable mixture and then add the water and a boil.
2. Oats Chilla
Crush the oats till they are coarse. In a bowl, mix oats, semolina, curd or buttermilk, water, salt, vegetables, mint leaves, coriander, crushed garlic cloves, turmeric, and crushed chilies and make a paste the consistency of a thick batter. Set this mixture aside for about 20 minutes. Once the oats and semolina soak up the water, your chillas are ready to be made. Heat a non-stick pan on a stove and brush the pan with a little oil. Ladle the batter on the pan and spread it in circles. You can even make small holes in between your chilla and add some oil/butter (this takes away from the health benefits) for a crispier chilla. Roast the chilla till it is nice and golden and then turn it to the other side. Once the pancake is cooked on both sides, take it off the pan and pair it with some ketchup or chutney, and voila!
3. Oats Idli
Roast the oats in a pan and then crush them till they have formed a fine powder. Add grated carrots to the oats powder along with salt and curd. In a frying pan, heat some oil and splutter mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, curry leaves, and green chilies. Add this mixture to the idli batter. Mix the batter well and let it be of a thick consistency (like an idli batter). Grease the idli pan and steam the idlis till they are cooked. Enjoy coconut chutney and sambar.
4. Oats Khichu
In a bowl, mix oats powder, cumin seeds, and salt. Add water till the oats achieve a thin consistency. The batter must be slightly thinner than your average Idli batter. Grease a dish and add the butter to the dish. Take a big vessel with water and heat the water. Place the dish with the batter inside and cover the vessel. Let the Khichu steam for 5–7 Minutes. When you lift the lid, if the khichu has been raised, it is cooked and ready to eat. Take it off the heat and relish it with a mix of oil, chili powder, and a pinch of salt.
5. Oats Kheer
Roast oats well in a pan. In another pan, heat milk and add sugar. Once the milk is warm, add the oats mixture to it and keep stirring. Once the mixture thickens, add dry fruits like almonds, cashews, dates, and cardamom to the mix. Stir well. You can add fruits like banana and mango to the kheer to add more taste.
Try the fun easy breakfast recipesveg now and keep your taste buds happy!
