MASALA OATS (SAVORY OATS)

Avena Sativa, more commonly known as oats, is one of the current buzz-words in health foods, and for many good reasons. It is one of the healthiest thing we can eat it on a regular basis. So here i am with another healthy recipe - Savory oats. It is not only quick and easy to make but tasty to eat as well and truly a healthy, nutritious and guilt free breakfast.

Ingredients

Old fashioned oats - 1 1/2 cups

Onion - 1/2 chopped

bell peppers - 1/4 cup chopped ( I used red and green)

Green peas - 2 tbsp boiled

Tomato - 1/2 chopped (use the hard one)

Ginger - 1 tsp grated

Red chili powder - 1 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Green chili - 1 chopped

Coriander leaves chopped

Salt as per your preference

Maggie Masala - 1/2 tsp

Water to sprinkle - About 1/4 to 1/2 cup

Lemon juice - 1 tsp

For tempering

Oil - 1- 2 tbsp

Mustard seeds

Curry leaves few

Asafoetida (Hing) - a pinch

Method

1. Heat oil in a nonstick pan . Add mustard seeds.
2. When it starts popping , Add Asafoetida, curry leaves, onions, ginger and green chilies.
3. Saute them till the onions become tender. 
4. Add bell peppers and peas and saute it for a while. 
5. Add turmeric powder, salt, red chili powder & Maggie masala and give it a nice mix.
6. Slightly wet the oats by Sprinkling water to it and add it in the pan.
7. Stir nicely to avoid sticking to the bottom.
8. Sprinkle more water if the oats feel dry till you get a nice texture.
9. Squeeze the lemon juice and garnish it with coriander leaves.
10. The delicious and healthy dish is ready to serve!! Enjoy!!