Cook's Hideout: Oats Khichdi (Oats-Lentil Porridge)

October 17, 2015

Oats Khichdi (Oats-Lentil Porridge)

Blogging Marathon# 57: Week 4/ Day 1
Theme: Kid's Delight -- Cooking with Whole grains
Dish: Oats Khichdi
We are starting a new week of blogging marathon and my theme for theme this week is 'Kid's Delight -- Cooking with Whole grains' being hosted by lovely Kalyani @ the sizzling tastebuds. Kid's Delight event is a brainchild of Valli.
Khichdi with Oats
Coming up with kid approved whole grain dishes was not easy as I thought it would be. My kids are a little picky and I have blogged about most of the whole grain dishes that they eat. So coming up with new ones was a good exercise for the brain. I cook/ bake with brown rice, quinoa, wholewheat flour etc., and they eat most of what I serve.

Khichdi with Oats
Idea for this Oats khichdi came from a Telugu cooking show. In the original recipe, the chef used mixed greens in the dish, but I have tried variations with mixed vegetables, just corn, tomato. I was surprised that my picky son came back for seconds whenever I make this dish. So it is a big hit in my house. Serve it for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
IngredientsServes 2~3
Oats - 1cup
Masoor Dal (red lentil) or Moong dal - ½cup
Ginger - 1" piece, chopped
Veggies of choice - 1cup (potatoes, corn, carrot, green beans, green peas, spinach, methi, tomato etc)
Turmeric - ¼tsp
Green Chilies - 2, slit
Cumin seeds - 1tsp
Asafoetida - ¼tsp
Curry leaves - 8~10
Salt & Pepper - to taste

Method:
  • Cook dal (either masoor or moong) until mushy and keep ready.
  • Heat 1tbsp oil/ ghee in a large pan, add cumin seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves. Once the seeds change color, add ginger, green chilies and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the veggies and saute till tender, about 8~10 minutes depending on the veggies used. Par cooking the veggies in the microwave is a great option to expedite the cooking process.
  • Once the veggies are cooked, add 1½cups of water and bring to a boil (add more water if you want a soupy khichdi). Add the oats, lower the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer the khichdi until oats are cooked, about 6~8 minutes.
  • Stir in the cooked dal, turmeric, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 more minutes. Add some water if the mixture looks too thick. Serve warm with a dollop of ghee on top.
Khichdi with Oats

 

Lets check out what my fellow marathoners have cooked today for BM# 57.
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11 comments:

  1. As you mentioned, I can have it for any meal of the day. Nice to know your picky eater at home comes back for second serving whenever you make it.

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  2. I have never used oats in Indian recipes. This recipe sounds yummy.

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  3. Pavani, I rarely prefer eating kichidi ....but you've made it so healthy and wholesome and the pictures are just so tempting. I want to make it as soon as possible. Jayanthi(sizzlingveggies)

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  4. My daughter love savory oats dishes and I think she will love this khichdi.It looks so delicious.Bookmarked.

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  5. This one is very much appreciated by my kids as well. I tend to add more grains and dals in there :).

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  6. I have not been able to wrap my brain around savory oats but it looks so good

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  7. That's a hearty kids meal....yummy too

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  8. You have made a wholesome meal there, Pavani and you are lucky that your kids eat it. My daughter disappears when she hears the words khichdi or pongal. :)

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  9. Such a fibre rich pongal, love it to the core.

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  10. Healthy and wholesome meal here.

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  11. Amazing that your kids loved this dish, so wonderful to make such variety for them right..

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