Masala Vegetable Oats

Make masala vegetable oats with measured ingredients and the step-by-step method below. This Modern Indian recipe serves 2.

Approximate total time: 20 min.

Thedietco serving tip

Pair with unsweetened curd, milk or another protein source when this forms a main meal.

Portions are general suggestions. Discuss individual needs, allergies and relevant medical conditions with a qualified dietitian. Measurements: 1 cup is approximately 240 mL; ingredients are raw unless stated otherwise.

Illustrative serving; ingredients and appearance may differ. Photo: File:Homemade masala oats India.jpg by Status 401 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.

Servings

2 servings

Cuisine

Indian · Modern Indian

Ingredients

• Rolled oats 1 cup (90 g)
• Mixed chopped vegetables 1 cup
• Onion 1/2 small
• Tomato 1 small
• Oil 1 tsp
• Cumin 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric 1/4 tsp
• Water 2 1/4 cups
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Toast oats in a dry saucepan for 2 minutes and reserve.
2. Warm oil and cumin; sauté onion and tomato until soft.
3. Add vegetables, turmeric, water and salt; simmer 5–6 minutes.
4. Add oats and simmer another 4–5 minutes, stirring to desired thickness.