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Oats Masala Khichdi is a quick, nutritious & fuss-free one pot meal with Oats, Lentils and Veggies. Perfect for bachelor cooking or when cooking for one

Oats Masala Khichdi | Vegan One Pot Meals | Diabetic Friendly meals

Kalyani
Oats Masala Khichdi is a quick, nutritious & fuss-free one pot meal with Oats, Lentils and Veggies. Perfect for bachelor cooking or when cooking for one
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Brunch, Dinner Ideas, Light Dinner, Lunch and Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, North Indian
Servings 1 serving

Equipment

  • Thick Bottomed Pan
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Cooked Dal I used leftover Lauki Moong dal OR you can simply soak and cook ¼ cup of plain yellow moong dal for 2 whistles
  • ½ cup Oats I used Rolled Oats
  • 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste, if using leftover dal in the recipe, adjust salt accordingly
  • 1 tablespoon Homemade Sambhar powder
  • ¼ cup Mixed veggies carrots / beans / peas
  • 1 tomato medium
  • ½ cup of broccoli optional, you can skip or sub with bell peppers
  • ½ teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Oil can use butter / ghee if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 2 green chillies chopped
  • ½ inch ginger diced
  • 1 teaspoon cilantro / coriander leaves totally optional

Instructions
 

  • Dry Roast Oats in a a thick bottomed pan till fragrant ( Take care not to burn the oats). Transfer to a plate, cool
  • In the same pan, add the oil, splutter the cumin, ginger and green chillies.
  • Add the tomato, broccoli, veggies of your choice. Saute for 2 mins.
  • Add the salt. cooked dal (leftover / fresh) and mix well.
  • Add ½ cup of HOT water and cook till veggies are 80% cooked and still have a bite.
  • Once done, add the spice powder (sambhar powders and garam masala) and mix well. Add ¼ cup more HOT water and the roasted oats. Let it cook for 3-5 minutes till porridge like consistency.
  • THe Khichdi thickens up upon cooling, so cook only till thick porridge consistency.
  • Serve hot / immediately upon cooking. It doesn't taste good after it cools fully
  • Serve with Chilled homemade Curd, pickle and roasted papad for a complete meal

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Notes

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR THE BEST OATS MASALA KHICHDI

Can I use steel cut oats for this recipe
I have added Quick oats / rolled oats as this is a quick, bachelor-friendly recipe. If you have time on hand, use stell cut oats, but the cook time & liquid would vary
Can I skip the veggies in this recipe?
Yes, you can skip the veggies, or use those on hand. Entirely upto you
Can any leftover dal be repurposed for the khichdi?
Any light cooked dal (like leftover moong / masoor can be used. Kali dal / Urad dal may not suit this recipe.
CAn I use veg stock to make this khichdi?
Yes, use homemade / UNSALTED stock to cook the oats/. Or adjust salt accordingly.
Can I use the Instant Pot to make this recipe?
You certainly can, you may need more liquid and the cook time would vary. when I make this in the Instant Pot, shall update this recipe
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