Oatmeal is a high-nutritional food. It has more protein than other grains, as well as a variety of vitamins and minerals. It includes antioxidants and beta-glucan, a soluble fibre that helps numerous systems in the body function. The soluble fibre beta-glucan promotes normal bowel emptying and reduces constipation.
Make a quick and tasty cup of muesli with rolled oats, often known as old-fashioned oats. If you're seeking something warm and comforting for breakfast, this timeless classic bowl of porridge will come together in no time.
- Combine 1/2 cup (45 g) rolled oats and 1 cup (250 mL) water.
- Using a measuring cup, pour the oats and water into a large microwave-safe bowl. Mix the oats and water together with a spoon.
- For creamier oatmeal, use milk instead of water or a blend of milk and water.
Microwave the oats and water for 2 minutes on high, then check the consistency.
- Place the microwave-safe bowl in the microwave, uncovered. Set the power to maximum. Start your microwave and set the timer for 2 minutes.
After 2 minutes, check the consistency of the oats and remove them if they are too thick.
- If the oatmeal hasn't thickened completely, cook it for 1 minute longer.
- Stir the oatmeal before serving.
You may sweeten your oats with brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
3. Oatmeal Porridge.
Porridge is a semi-solid dish that is created by cooking grains in liquids such as milk or water. It can be either sweet or savoury. This muesli porridge may be made as either a sweet milk oat porridge or a savoury porridge.
This savoury oatmeal porridge is made with mixed veggies, oats, and water. You can, however, use veggie broth or chicken stock. Simply add a small amount of crushed black pepper or red chilli flakes to your oat porridge if you want it spicy.
This meal incorporates vegetables to boost nutrition while still tasting delicious. This porridge is ideal for individuals who choose to skip sugar and milk in their oatmeal.
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup carrot
- ½ cup potato (cubed to half inch pieces)
- ½ cup green peas
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper or chili flakes
- ¼ tsp Salt to taste taste
- 1½ cups Water (adjust as per your oats, depends on the brand)
- 1 tsp butter /ghee/oil
Instructions
- Wash and chop desired veggies.
- Roast the oats in a pan or pressure cooker until they are crispy. This is a purely optional step. When oatmeal is roasted, it becomes less sticky.
- add chopped vegetables
- Pour in the water, add salt and pepper, and boil until the vegetables are soft. If using a pressure cooker, cook for one whistle.
- You may also flavour it with your preferred spices and herbs. to prepare Indian tdka spices In a small saucepan, melt the butter or ghee and add the cumin, mustard, hing, and curry leaves. When it begins to sputter, add it to the oatmeal. Mix all of the ingredients and serve.
4. Oats Chivda (Oats Mixture)
Oats Chivda is an Indian savoury trail mix composed of rolled oats, spices, almonds, roasted grains, coconut, and curry leaves. This gluten-free and vegan snack is excellent. You can also make it nut-free by skipping the peanuts. Oat Chivda can be stored at room temperature for 2 months. You may have it as a snack at any time of day.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup poha or comflakes or puffed rice
- 1 to 1½ tablespoon oll (more if required)
- 3 tablespoons peanuts or cashews
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 dried red chili broken
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 to 2 green chilies slit
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fried garm or roasted gram or putani
- 2 tablespoons dried coconut (copra) thinly sliced & chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon red chilli powder (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon turmeric (adjust to taste)
- 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
Instructions
- Dry roast the oats until they are slightly browned. They will not crisp up. Place them on a plate.
- In the same pan, roast the poha. Continue to stir and roast until crisp and light. Place them aside.
- Warm the oil and fry the mustard, cumin, and red chilli. Roast the peanuts until they are brown and flavorful.
- Mix in the garlic, green chilli, and curry leaves.
- When the garlic starts to smell nice. Mix in the coconut and fried grammes.
- Fry until the coconut is aromatic.
- Mix in the turmeric, chilli powder, and salt. Turn off the stove.
- Poha and oats should be transferred. Mix everything well.
- When the mixture has cooled, add extra salt as needed and a little coconut or olive oil. Take them away.
- Use within 2 months after storing oat chivda in an airtight container.
5. Oats Smoothie
If you enjoy sweet, frozen fruit smoothies, you must try this nutritious oatmeal Smoothie. Adding whole grains to your slurpable morning beverage delivers fibre and minerals without adding any more effort. For a quick and simple breakfast or snack on the road, try this delicious oat smoothie recipe with any of your favourite fruits.
Indegrients
- Mango.
- Banana.
- Chikoo.
- Rolled Oats.
- Milk.
- Sugar or honey ( Depends on you).
- Ice cubes.
Instructions
- Peel and slice the fruits. I mixed mangoes, bananas, and sapota (chikoo). Feel free to use various fruits, such as apples, berries, figs, and so on.
- In a blender jar, blend the chopped fruits. Add 1/2 to 2/3 cup milk (depending on how thick you prefer your smoothies) and 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats to a blender. I did not add any sugar, but you can sweeten the smoothie with sugar, jaggery, or honey if desired.
- Blend until completely smooth. If desired, add some ice cubes while blending.
- Fill glasses or cups halfway with the smoothie. Serve this oat smoothie right away. Enjoy!
NOTE: Avoid citrus fruits and melons since they don't go well with milk, or use a non-dairy substitute.
6. Oats Upma (Healthy Savory Oats)
Oats upma is a simple and tasty breakfast meal that is ideal for busy mornings. This nutritious vegetable oat upma dish is made using quick-cooking oats and mixed vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick cooking oats – 100 grams
- ½ teaspoon oil – any neutral oil
- ¼ cup finely chopped onions
- ¼ cup finely chopped carrots
- ¼ cup finely chopped french beans
- ¼ cup green peas – fresh or frozen
- 7 to 8 curry leaves
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon chana dal (split and husked bengal gram)
- 1 teaspoon urad dal (optional)
- 8 to 10 cashews or roasted peanuts
- ½ teaspoon ginger – finely chopped
- 1 or 2 green chilies – chopped
- 1 to 2 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves (cilantro)
- 1.25 cups water
- 2 tablespoons oil – any neutral oil or coconut oil
- Salt as required
Instructions
- In a pan, heat the oil. Mix with 1 cup quick-cooking oats.
- Stir and cook over low heat until the oats crunch up.
- Place the oats on a dish or tray and put aside.
- Heat the oil in the same pan. Mix in the mustard seeds. Stirred constantly until the mustard seeds crackled. Then stir in the cumin seeds, chana dal,
- urad dal (if using), and cashews. Stir and cook till the chana dal browns.
- Mix in the finely chopped onions. Stir and cook until the onions become transparent.
- Then add the finely sliced ginger, green chilies, and curry leaves. Stir and cook for 30 seconds.
- Then add finely chopped carrots, finely cut French beans, and fresh or frozen green peas. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour in some water. Close the cover on the pan.
- Cover the pan again with its lid and steam for 7 to 8 minutes on low heat. When finished, sprinkle with chopped coriander leaves. Stir in the lemon or lime juice and serve the oat upma.
7. Oats Khichdi
Oats Khichdi is a tasty one-pot Indian dish made with oats, veggies, spices, and herbs. If you like nutritious and quick meals created using pantry goods, you'll enjoy this. This Oats Khichdi is protein-rich, flavorful, and just delicious!
Ingredients
- ½ cup moong dal (yellow split mung lentils)
- 1 cup rolled oats (or instant)
- 1 small tomato deseeded (optional)
- ½ cup carrots (chopped, 1 small)
- ½ cup green peas (frozen or fresh)
- ½ cup green beans (10 to 12)
- ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder (or black pepper)
- 4 cups water (read notes)
To Temper
- 2 tablespoon ghee or 1 tbsp oil
- 1 small bay leaf (optional)
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated or crushed
- 1 green chili (slit, deseeded for low heat optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt as needed
- ½ teaspoon turmeric (haldi)
- 1 pinch asafoetida (hing optional)
We used a pressure cooker to make the oats khichdi, but you could also use an instant pot.
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in the pressure cooker. Add half a teaspoon of cumin seeds and a bay leaf once the ghee has melted. Stir in the ginger and green chilies as soon as the seeds start to sizzle.
- Sauté the spices for 30 seconds, or until fragrant, then add the carrots, beans, and peas and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add 1 small tomato & saute for 2 minutes.
- Add 1/2 teaspoons of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric, and 1/4 teaspoons of red chilli powder. Cook for a minute. Mix in 1 cup of rolled oats. Before using organic rolled oats, I prefer to rinse them.
- Pour in four glasses of water. With a spatula, clear the pot to loosen any pieces of food caught at the bottom. This helps keep your oat khichdi from burning. Cover the pressure cooker with a lid. Pressure cook for 3 whistles on medium heat. Allow the pressure to naturally release.
- Combine thoroughly. Taste and adjust the salt as needed. We want a porridge-like consistency, so we add additional hot water and mix well. Then boil for one minute. This is all up to you. If extra hot water is not added at this step, the oat khichdi thickens and lumps.
- If desired, top with coriander leaves and more ghee. While serving, add lemon juice.
8. Oats, Walnut and Cornflakes Snack Bar
The Oats, Walnuts, and Cornflake Snack Bar goes well with milk. Crunchy cornflakes, chewy oats, nutty walnuts, and creamy condensed milk provide not only pleasure but also wonderful flavour. This flavorful treat is an excellent snack at any time of day.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup quick cooking rolled oats 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (akhrot)
- 5 tbsp crushed corn flakes
- 3/4 cup plain flour (maida)
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup butter (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup condensed milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
- 1/4 cup gems
- a pinch of salt
- melted butter for greasing
Instructions
- Mix the flour with the baking powder and bicarbonate of soda. put aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar with a spatula.
- Mix in the corn flakes, oats, walnuts, condensed milk, vanilla essence, and gems.
- Mix the sieved flour mixture and salt well.
- Grease a round loose-bottom cake tin with melted butter, then pour in the ingredients and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes at 180°c (360°) in a preheated oven.
- Cool thoroughly before cutting into equal-sized bars and storing in an airtight container.
