Wholesome Savory Oats Khichdi for Quick & Healthy Meals
This Wholesome Savory Oats Khichdi combines healthy rolled oats with mixed vegetables and moong dal for a quick, nutritious, and flavorful meal. It's an ideal dish for a comforting and light, yet satisfying, eating experience.
Equipment
- Heavy-bottomed pan
- Pressure cooker or heavy-bottomed pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp ghee or oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 inch ginger grated
- 2 garlic minced
- 1/2 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, chopped)
- 1/4 cup yellow moong dal soaked for 15 minutes
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder optional
- Salt to taste
- 3 cups water
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Dry roast the rolled oats in a heavy-bottomed pan for 3-4 minutes over medium heat until lightly fragrant, then set aside.
- Heat ghee or oil in a pressure cooker or heavy-bottomed pot, then add cumin seeds and asafoetida and let them splutter.
- Sauté the chopped onion until golden brown, then add grated ginger and minced garlic, cooking for another minute.
- Stir in the mixed vegetables and soaked moong dal, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder (if using), and salt, then mix well.
- Pour in 3 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
- Add the roasted oats to the pot and stir well to combine.
- Cook for 2-3 whistles in a pressure cooker or simmer for 10-12 minutes in a pot until oats and dal are tender.
- Allow pressure to release naturally or let it sit for a few minutes before opening the lid.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of garam masala along with the other spices. Adjust the consistency by adding more hot water if you prefer a thinner khichdi.