Masala Oatmeal

This spicy and savory Masala Oatmeal is absolutely comforting! It's a flavorful breakfast/brunch with an Indian twist. Its is simple to make and is a healthy vegan porridge.

Course Breakfast, lunch

Cuisine Indian

Keyword how to make masala oats, masala oats, masala oats recipe, oats recipe Indian, savory oats, spicy oats

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Calories 258kcal

Author Gunjan

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp dried/chopped garlic
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup peas & carrots (frozen)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp dry mango powder or amchur
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
7 cups water
3 cups old fashioned/steel cut oats (dry roasted - see notes)
2 tsp salt or as per taste
1-2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Heat oil in a nonstick sauce pan. Add fennel seeds and garlic. Just when garlic starts to brown add onions and saute until translucent.
Add peas & carrots, turmeric powder, cumin powder,dry mango powder (amchur),chili powder, garam masala and saute well.
Cover and cook until carrots are tender for 2 minutes.
Now, add water, oats, salt and stir.
Let it cook covered on a medium flame until it thickens. Stir at intervals to avoid sticking to the bottom of the pan. Once it reaches the porridge consistency open the lid and stir again. Let it cook uncovered for only 1 minute.
Turn off the flame, garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice level according to taste.
For a pilaf form or drier oatmeal start with 6 1/2 cups water. For thinner consistency add 1/2 cup warm water and adjust the seasonings while cooking again for 30 seconds.
To dry roast the oats - Just heat a non stick pan and saute oats for few minutes until it starts to brown a little. Make sure its not completely brown. Turn off the flame just when the browning starts.

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