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Delicious Oats Khichdi recipe with vegetables and spices, a healthy meal option.

Oats Khichdi

A wholesome and savory dish made with rolled oats, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices – perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For tempering and base
  • 2 tbsp ghee Can be swapped with olive oil or butter.
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 1 pinch hing (asafoetida)
Vegetables
  • ½ onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 piece green chili (slit) Can increase for more spice.
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 4 pieces green beans (chopped)
  • 3 tbsp green peas
  • 1 piece carrot (chopped)
Spices and other
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ cup moong dal (soaked for 20 minutes)
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander (chopped) For garnishing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a pressure cooker, heat the ghee on medium. Once hot, add cumin seeds, bay leaf, and a pinch of hing. Let the spices splutter.
  2. Toss in the finely chopped onion. Sauté until translucent, then add ginger-garlic paste and slit chili. Stir for a minute.
  3. Add in the chopped tomato and cook until soft and mushy.
  4. Add chopped beans, peas, and carrot. Sauté for another minute.
  5. Stir in turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt. Let them bloom for a minute.
  6. Add soaked moong dal and roast for a minute.
  7. Mix in rolled oats and pour in water. Stir everything together well.
  8. Close the lid and cook for 1 whistle. Once done, mix well. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
  9. Stir in freshly chopped coriander and serve hot.

Notes

Best enjoyed with cucumber raita or mango pickle. Can add a dollop of yogurt or crispy fried onions for extra flavor.