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Oats Khichdi Recipe | Healthy One-Pot Comfort Meal

Oats Khichdi

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Healthy one-pot oats and vegetable khichdi.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • ½ cup rolled or quick oats
  • ¼ cup yellow moong dal, washed
  • ½ cup chopped vegetables (carrot, beans, peas, capsicum, etc.)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
  • ½ tsp ginger, grated
  • 1 green chili, chopped
  • ½ tsp jeera (cumin seeds)
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds (optional)
  • 1 pinch hing
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp ghee or oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 2½ to 3 cups water
  • Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions

  • Dry Roast the Oats (Optional)
  • Lightly roast oats in a pan for 2–3 mins till aromatic. This step adds texture and prevents mushiness. Set aside.
  • Prepare the Dal
  • Cook moong dal in 1 cup water until soft (pressure cook for 1–2 whistles or simmer for 10–12 mins).
  • Tempering ' Veggies
  • In a pan or cooker, heat ghee. Add jeera, mustard seeds, and hing.
  • Add onion (if using), ginger, and green chili. Sauté till soft.
  • Add all chopped veggies, turmeric, and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 3–4 minutes.
  • Combine Oats + Dal
  • Add roasted oats and cooked moong dal to the pan.
  • Pour in 1½ to 2 cups more water (adjust for desired consistency).
  • Add salt, mix well, and let simmer for 5–7 minutes until oats and veggies are cooked.
  • Turn off heat and let it rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with coriander and serve warm.