Masala Oats Recipe

This Masala Oats is the perfect breakfast to begin your day! Rolled Oats, veggies and spices come together to make a delicious dish that’s healthy as well delicious. This Indian Masala Oats is perfect for brunch, breakfast or even as a light vegetarian dinner option. Make it in a pot on the stovetop or in the instant pot.

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You don’t need any sides to serve with this. But if you plan to serve it for dinner or lunch, you may extend your menu with some papads, Kachumber, a bowl of Curd or Raita.

What is Masala Oats?

Masala Oats is simply oatmeal cooked with Indian masala (spices) in desi style. You can make it plain or with vegetables, leafy greens and herbs for a nourishing meal.

You will find many brands selling instant masala oats. If you have been using the store bought mix I highly recommend trying out this homemade version for a healthier option.

With ZERO preservatives and additives this masala oats is one of the healthiest you can make under 25 mins with very little effort. This recipe is vegetarian but you can also make it vegan by simply using oil for ghee.

To make this Masala Oats, I prefer using rolled oats for the texture but you can also use instant or quick cook oats. Also I use fresh chopped mixed vegetables like carrots, beans & tomatoes. To save sometime you may use frozen mixed vegetables and tomato puree or paste.

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How to Make Masala Oats (Stepwise Photos)

1. Prepare the following vegetables

• ¼ cup onions chopped (optional)
• ½ cup tomatoes (deseeded & chopped or pureed)
• 1 green chili (slit or chopped, Optional, leave out for kids)
• ½ cup carrots (peeled and fine chopped)
• ¼ cup green beans or French beans (fine chopped)
• ¼ cup green peas
• ¼ cup frozen sweet corn (optional)
• ¾ teaspoon ginger (peeled, crushed or chopped)
• ¾ teaspoon garlic (peeled, crushed or chopped)

2. Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons ghee or oil to a pot & heat on a medium flame. When the oil becomes hot, add ½ to ¾ teaspoon cumin seeds. Soon the seeds will begin to sizzle, add the onions and green chili. Stir fry until lightly golden.

3. Add the ginger garlic and saute for a minute.

4. Stir in the tomatoes and saute until they turn soft. You can also cover and cook at this stage. I feel using pureed tomatoes cook faster so I often do that.

5. Stir in the following ground spices

• ½ to ¾ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (use ¼ for low heat)
• ½ to ¾ teaspoon garam masala (use lesser for milder flavors)
• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric

6. Add the veggies and stir fry for 2 mins. Pour 3½ cups water and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the veggies are slightly tender, for 3 mins. If using instant oats use 2½ cups.

7. Add the 1 rolled oats.

8. Stir and leave the spoon in the pot to prevent overflowing. Let cook on a medium heat until thick. Stir occasionally.

9. Stir in the salt. Taste test and add more garam masala if you want. For more heat you can also add crushed black pepper. If it is too thick for your liking you may add little more boiling hot water and simmer for a minute or 2.

Cool down the Masala oats slightly and then squeeze in the lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves.

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Masala Oats Recipe

4.98 from 84 votes

Indian Masala Oats is a one pot delicious and healthy dish of oatmeal simmered with veggies and spices. Further served with lemon juice for a tangy, slightly spicy and hearty meal.

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Prep Time12 minutes minutes

Cook Time18 minutes minutes

Total Time30 minutes minutes

Servings2

AuthorSwasthi

Diet : Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Ingredients (US cup = 240ml )

• ▢ 1 cup rolled oats (read notes for substitutes)
• ▢ 3½ cups water (more if required, 3 cups for IP)
• ▢ ¼ cup onions chopped (optional)
• ▢ ½ cup tomatoes (chopped and deseeded or pureed)
• ▢ ½ cup carrots (fine chopped)
• ▢ ¼ cup green beans (fine chopped)
• ▢ ¼ cup green peas
• ▢ ¼ cup sweet corn (optional)
• ▢ ¾ teaspoon (½ inch) ginger (crushed or chopped)
• ▢ ¾ teaspoon (2 cloves) garlic (crushed or chopped)
• ▢ 1 green chili (slit or chopped, Optional)
• ▢ 1 to 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
• ▢ ½ to ¾ teaspoon cumin seeds
• ▢ 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
• ▢ ½ to ¾ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (for low heat use ¼)
• ▢ ½ to ¾ teaspoon garam masala
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1 medium lemon (to serve)
• ▢ 2 tablespoons coriander leaves (chopped)

Instructions

How to Make Masala Oats on the stovetop

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  Heat ghee or oil in a pot and add cumin seeds. When they begin to sizzle, add the onions and green chili. Saute until light golden.
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  Add the ginger garlic and saute for a minute until aromatic.
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  Add the tomatoes and saute until soft and mushy. Stir in the spices – chili powder, turmeric and garam masala.
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  Stir in the veggies – carrots, peas, beans and corn. Stir fry for a minute.
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  Pour water and increase the heat to bring it to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat to medium and let cook until the veggies are slightly tender, for 3 to 4 mins.
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  Stir in oats. Cook uncovered until the oats soften and the masala oats turn thick. If it is too thick you may add little hot water to adjust the consistency.
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  Turn off when it is of pouring consistency yet thick. Add salt to taste. Taste test and add more garam masala if you want.
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  Cool down a bit & stir in the lemon juice. Garnish masala oats with coriander leaves before serving.

Instant Pot Masala Oats

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  Perform all the steps same on a saute mode until you pour water. Stir in the oats and pressure cook for 2 mins on porridge mode. Wait for the pressure to release naturally for 5 to 6 mins. Release the rest manually. Add salt and stir well.
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  Pour lemon juice before serving and garnish with coriander leaves.

Notes

1. You may use instant oats in place of rolled oats. Reduce water to 2½ cups & cut down the ground spices.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts

Masala Oats Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 19mg6%

Sodium 1318mg57%

Potassium 652mg19%

Carbohydrates 51g17%

Fiber 11g46%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 9g18%

Vitamin A 6408IU128%

Vitamin C 54mg65%

Calcium 93mg9%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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