Nutritious Oats Khichdi Recipe for a Healthy Dinner

A Healthy Dinner Choice

In today's fast-paced world, maintaining good health can be quite challenging. A significant factor in achieving this is our dietary choices. For dinner, it's advisable to select meals that are nutritious yet easy to digest.

Opting for oats khichdi instead of the traditional rice version offers numerous health benefits. This dish is not only nutritious but also supports weight management. If you're interested in preparing oats khichdi for dinner, here’s a straightforward recipe.

Oats Khichdi Recipe

Oats Khichdi is a fantastic dinner option that combines taste with nutrition.

Total Time: 30 mins
Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 25 mins
Course: Main Course
Calories:
Servings: 2 people
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients:
1 cup rolled or instant oats
½ cup moong dal (split yellow lentils)
½ cup finely chopped vegetables
1 small onion
1 medium tomato
1-2 green chilies
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp red chili powder
¼ tsp garam masala
Salt to taste
1-2 tbsp ghee or oil
3-4 cups water
Fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped

Preparation Method

Steps to Prepare Oats Khichdi:
Begin by dry roasting the oats in a pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes without any oil or ghee. Once they emit a pleasant aroma, transfer them to a plate. This step helps prevent the khichdi from becoming sticky.

Next, heat ghee or oil in a pressure cooker or a deep pan. When the ghee is hot, add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Then, incorporate the finely chopped green chilies, onions, and ginger-garlic paste, sautéing until the onions turn light golden.

Add the tomatoes and your choice of chopped vegetables, sautéing for an additional two minutes. Then, mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt, ensuring the spices blend well with the vegetables.

Introduce the pre-soaked moong dal and roasted oats to the cooker, mixing all ingredients thoroughly and stirring for about a minute.

Pour in 3 to 4 cups of water, adding more if you prefer a thinner consistency. Seal the cooker lid and cook on medium heat for 2 to 3 whistles. If using a pan (kadhai), cover and cook on low heat until the lentils are tender.

Once the pressure has naturally released, open the lid and stir the khichdi well. Garnish with finely chopped fresh coriander and a half teaspoon of desi ghee.

This delicious oats khichdi can be served hot alongside yogurt, mint chutney, or a bowl of mixed vegetable raita.

Enjoy Your Meal

PC Social Media