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Oats Khichdi
: Wholesome Goodness in a Bowls

Name: ~Oats Khichdi~: Wholesome Goodness in a Bowls
Total time: 39 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Rolled oats :); 1/2 cup Moong dal; 1 medium Onion; 1 medium Tomato; 1 medium Carrot; 1/4 cup Green peas; 1/4 cup Green beans; 1 small Potato; 1 tsp Ginger; 1 Green chilli; 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder; 1/4 tsp Red chilli powder; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 1 Bay leaf; 1 tbsp Ghee or oil; 4 cups Water; to taste Salt; for garnish Fresh coriander leaves

39 mins

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Oats Khichdi is a warm, easy one-pot meal made with oats, moong dal, and everyday veggies. It’s light yet satisfying, making it great for busy days or when you want something simple and healthy. The oats give it a soft texture and keep you full longer. Add a spoon of ghee while serving, it boosts flavour and digestion. You can also use leftover chopped veggies, which makes this dish budget-friendly and ideal for reducing kitchen waste.

Ingredients

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1 cupRolled oats :)

1/2 cupMoong dal

1 mediumOnion

1 mediumTomato

1 mediumCarrot

1/4 cupGreen peas

1/4 cupGreen beans

1 smallPotato

1 tspGinger

1Green chilli

1/4 tspTurmeric powder

1/4 tspRed chilli powder

1 tspCumin seeds

1Bay leaf

1 tbspGhee or oil

4 cupsWater

to tasteSalt

for garnishFresh coriander leaves

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prepare The ingredients

Rinse the moong dal and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside. Wash and chop the vegetables. Grate the ginger and chop the green chilli.

Step 1

Prepare The ingredients

10 minutes

Step 2

Temper The Spices

2 minutes

Step 3

Sauté The Aromatics

3 minutes

Step 4

Add Vegetables

5 minutes

Plate it up!

Plating

Spoon the steaming Oats Khichdi into a deep serving bowl or plate. Use a ladle to create a small well in the centre.

Pairing

Serve the khichdi with a side of cooling cucumber raita or carrot pickle to balance the mild spices. You can also pair it with roasted papads for a nice crunch.