Name: Bhuna Oats Khichdi recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 cup oats, dry roasted; 1/2 cup split green gram (moong dal), dry roasted; 2 cups chopped potato, carrot, beans & cauliflower; 1/4 cup green peas (I used frozen Peas); 3-4 tbsp. mustard oil; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; 2 bay leaves; 2 dry red chilies; 1" cinnamon stick; 2-3 green cardamoms; 4-5 cloves; 1 tsp. ginger, grated; salt to taste; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1 tsp. roasted cumin powder; 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder; 8-10 almonds (opt); 1 tsp. ghee

ABOUT Bhuna Oats Khichdi RECIPE

This is a diabetic friendly recipe, which I prepared the same way as I cook Bengali type Khichdi. The only difference is that I have replaced rice with oats. Oats is nutritious, low in cholesterol and wholesome. It contains fibre and is rich in antioxidants. This healthy one-pot wonder can be relished with some begun bhaja (eggplant fry), fried red chilies, any side dish and lime wedges for a soul satisfying meal.

Ingredients Serving: 2

1 cup oats, dry roasted
1/2 cup split green gram (moong dal), dry roasted
2 cups chopped potato, carrot, beans & cauliflower
1/4 cup green peas (I used frozen Peas)
3-4 tbsp. mustard oil
1 tsp. cumin seeds
2 bay leaves
2 dry red chilies
1" cinnamon stick
2-3 green cardamoms
4-5 cloves
1 tsp. ginger, grated
salt to taste
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. roasted cumin powder
1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
8-10 almonds (opt)
1 tsp. ghee

Instructions

Boil the roasted moong dal in 1 cup water for 4-5 whistles. Keep aside. Marinate the chopped veggies with a pinch of salt and turmeric powder.
Heat 2 tbsp. oil and fry the marinated veggies in batches till light brown. Then pressure cook in 1 cup water for 1 whistle. Keep aside.
Boil the roasted moong dal in 1 cup water for 4-5 whistles. Keep aside.
Heat remaining oil & temper with dry red chilies, bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves, ginger and cumin seeds. Saute for a few seconds.
Now add the oats,
all the dry spices
and 2 cups water. Mix well and simmer on a low flame till it is cooked.
Add the boiled dal, boiled veggies, almonds, green peas and 1-2 cups water (depending on the consistency desired).
Mix well. Cover & simmer for 2-3 minutes. Switch off the flame and drizzle some ghee over it.
Serve with begun bhaja (eggplant fry), fried red chilies, any side dish and lime wedges for a soul satisfying meal.

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