Meena's Taste Mantra

Veggie Healthy Oats Khichadi

We wanted to have a light dinner today and so the ultimate choice was a nutritious vegetable filled oats Khichadi|Porridge. Luckily all three of us love to have a light supper and this just fits the bill. Easy to make, full of flavour from the heat of black pepper, nutrition of vegetables and goodness of oats!

INGREDIENTS

4 tblsp Oats
8 tblsp Water

1 tblsp Carrot, finely chopped

50 gm Gobi | Cauliflower, cut into small florets
1/2 Shimla Mirch | Green Bell Pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup Fresh Mattar | Green Peas
3/4 tsp Kali Miri | Black Pepper Seed, coarsely ground

1/4 tsp Haldi | Turmeric Powder

1/2 tsp Jeera | Cumin Seeds
1 sprig Kadhi Patta | Curry Leaves

1 tsp Homemade Ghee | Clarified Butter

To taste Salt

METHOD

In a non-stick Kadhai, heat ghee. Add jeera, curry leaves and pepper.
When they begin to splutter add all the vegetables.
Add haldi and saute for a minute.
Add water and keep on low flame.
When the vegetable cooks, approximately within 3 minutes, add oats and salt.
Mix well and cover cook for 2 minutes.
Check to ensure oats is cooked. Once done, transfer to a serving bowl.
Serve hot.

Veggie Healthy Oats Khichadi can be served with any Raita | Pickles. This tastes good when it is hot!

About C R Meena

(c) 2014 - 2016, Meena's Taste Mantra is the result of my ardent desire to share my recipes, with all who appreciate and celebrate food. These recipes are as a result of 60 years of cooking experience, influenced by tradition and exposure to various concepts, new recipes/ingredients and a passion for cooking - adapting to healthier alternatives.