Whole groats & the steel cut variety are the least processed. So they have extra fiber which helps the tummy to keep full for longer as it digests slowly. These are healthy & great for everone including those aiming for weight loss. This savory lentil & steel cut oats recipe will give you a bowl of delicious khichdi that can also be served to toddlers or kids. A bowl of salad, pickle or papads go well as sides. This makes for a great breakfast or dinner. Feel free to use your favorite veggies in this recipe. Most times I make this with carrot, peas & french beans. I have the instructions for the instant pot and regular pot. More Oats Recipes Oats upma Oats dosa Oats khichdi

Preparation

  1. Add oats and dal to a cooker.
  2. Wash a few times and drain. Soak in water till the veggies are chopped. It is good to soak steel cut oats in a large bowl with little yogurt or whey added to it. Soaking for at least overnight reduces the amount of phytates to some extent in the oats.
  3. Drain and set aside.

How to make savory steel cut oats

  1. Add ghee or oil to the cooker and heat it.
  2. Add bay leaf and cumin.
  3. When the cumin splutters, add hing.
  4. Add onions and fry until they turn pink or golden.
  5. Add ginger paste. Saute just for a minute.
  6. Add tomatoes, turmeric and salt.
  7. Saute until tomatoes turn soft & mushy. Add red chili powder. Saute for another 1 minute.
  8. Add chopped veggies. I have used capsicum. It may not go well with all. So you can skip it you don’t like the flavor. Saute the veggies for 2 mins.
  9. Add oats & dal. Saute for 2 mins.
  10. Pour water. Stir and check the salt. If needed add more. 14.Cover the cooker. Pressure cook on a medium heat for 2 to 3 whistles. I cooked for 2.
  11. When the pressure goes down, open the lid. Give a good stir. Serve steel cut oats khichdi with pickle, papad or salad. Related Recipes

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