INGREDIENTS
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- pinch hing
- ½ onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 chilli (slit)
- 1 tomato (chopped)
- 4 beans (chopped)
- 3 tbsp peas
- 1 carrot (chopped)
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup moong dal (soaked 20 minutes)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 4 cup water
- 2 tbsp coriander (chopped)
INSTRUCTIONS
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firstly, in a pressure cooker heat 2 tbsp ghee. add 1 tsp cumin, 1 bay leaf and pinch hing. splutter the tempering.
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add ½ onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 1 chilli and saute slightly.
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now add 1 tomato and saute until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
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further, add 4 beans, 3 tbsp peas and 1 carrot. saute for a minute.
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add ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder and 1 tsp salt. saute until the spices turn aromatic.
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also, add ½ cup moong dal and roast for a minute.
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now add 1 cup rolled oats and 4 cup water. mix well.
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cover and pressure cook for 1 whistle.
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once the pressure releases, give a good mix adjusting the consistency.
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further, add 2 tbsp coriander and mix well.
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finally, enjoy oats khichdi with raita and pickle.
HOW TO MAKE OATS KHICHDI WITH STEP-BY-STEP PHOTOS:
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- firstly, in a pressure cooker heat 2 tbsp ghee. add 1 tsp cumin, 1 bay leaf and pinch hing. splutter the tempering.
- add ½ onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 1 chilli and saute slightly.
- now add 1 tomato and saute until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
- further, add 4 beans, 3 tbsp peas and 1 carrot. saute for a minute.
- add ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder and 1 tsp salt. saute until the spices turn aromatic.
- also, add ½ cup moong dal and roast for a minute.
- now add 1 cup rolled oats and 4 cup water. mix well
- cover and pressure cook for 1 whistle.
- once the pressure releases, give a good mix adjusting the consistency.
- further, add 2 tbsp coriander and mix well.
- finally, enjoy oats khichdi with raita and pickle.
NOTES:
- firstly, if using quick oats then do not pressure cook as the oats cook faster.
- also, you can add vegetables of your choice to make the khichdi nutritious.
- additionally, you can use the dal of your choice like masoor dal or toor dal.
- finally, the consistency of oats khichdi thickens once cooled, so adjust before serving.

