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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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Oats khichdi is a simple everyday fare which can be enjoyed by one and all. Healthy Indian oats khichdi is very easy and quick to make too, so you are far from a big preparation list. Learn
how to make oats khichdi for weight loss.
Oats khichdi is a healthy one dish meal made with oats and yellow moong dal as main ingredients. Begin with a tempering. Heat little oil in a pressure cooker and add green chilli paste and garlic paste and sauté for a while. Add some turmeric powder and sauté as well. Follow it by the addition of rolled oats and washed and drained moong dal. Again sauté for 2 minutes. Finally add water and salt and allow it to cook for 2 whistles. Cool the cooker slightly and serve the oats moong dal khichdi immediately.
With 157 calories per serving, it adds not too many calories. But provides a good dose of protein by lending 6.6 g per serving. This healthy Indian oats khichdi is a great option for light dinner. Serve it with curd for an added protein boost.
Oats moong dal khichdi is also a good source of fiber and thus beneficial for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes, heart disease as well as hypertensives. Keep a track of the portion size and you are all set to enjoy a healthy fare. The fiber will help you manage your blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels in a more better way.
Yellow moong dal provides fair amounts of iron too. Thus, overall this oats khichdi will keep up your energy levels while soothing the stomach too. With not too many spices in it, this khichdi is sure to suit senior citizens and kids both.
Enjoy oats khichdi recipe | healthy Indian oats khichdi | oats moong dal khichdi | how to make oats khichdi for weight loss | with step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
14 Mins
Total Time
19 Mins
Makes
2 servings
Ingredients
For Oats Khichdi
1/2 cup quick cooking rolled oats
2 tbsp yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , washed and drained
1 1/2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp green chilli paste
1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
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Method
- To make oats khichdi, heat the oil in a pressure cooker, add the green chilli paste, garlic paste and turmeric powder and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the oats and yellow moong dal and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes
- Add 2 cups of hot water and salt, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Serve oats khichdi immediately with low-fat curds.
- Serving this oats khichdi immediately is important to avoid it being lumpy and sticky.
Oats Khichdi recipe with step by step photos
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- What is khichdi ? Think comfort food, and khichdi is the first option that comes to mind. Easy to make, a one pot dish dinner, and a one dish meal, the khichdi is the epitome of convenience. Breakfast, brunch, supper or dinner, if you want a simple meal in a hurry, look no further than the humble khichdi. Khichdi is usually made with a combination of grains and dals, cooked till soft and mushy, just a little thicker than porridge. This makes it comforting to the palate and easy to digest too. Most commonly, khichdi is made of rice and moong dal. This Dal Khichdi is perhaps the homeliest meal that one can think of, the only food you can think of having after a bout of fever or a depressing day!
- Khichdi can also be made with broken wheat, sooji, millets, barley, oats, and so on. Try the Fada ni Khichdi, Oats Khichdi, Buckwheat Khichdi or Barley Khichdi. The simplest khichdi is flavoured with turmeric and jeera tempered in ghee. However, more spices and veggies too can be added to make more elaborate khichdis like the Handi Khichdi. By adding more vegetables, you can make the khichdi more balanced and just right to have as a complete breakfast on any day. Have a go at the Tarkari Khichdi, Bajra Whole Moong and Green Pea Khichdi, and Vegetable Bulgur Wheat Khichdi.
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- This is what oats looks like. Oats are hardy cereal grains with a mild, nutty flavour that comes from the roasting process that they undergo after being harvested and cleaned. Rolled oats (Quaker Oats in India) do not go through any refining processes, so they are whole foods, losing none of their nutritional properties. Oatmeal is the porridge made by cooking oats in milk.
- Oats are Protein Rich : Oats are a great source of protein for Vegetarians. Slightly over 10% of its energy comes from Protein.
- Oats have Healthy Fats : Nearly 15% of the energy of Oats comes from Fats which are healthy fats good for you.
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Oats are also a very good dessert ingredient because they are low in sugar, have a low Glycemic Index and are loaded with soluble fibre. You can give this Oats and Dates Kheer - a sugar free dessert definitely a try. See detailed 16 super benefits of oats.
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To prepare oats khichdi recipe | healthy Indian oats khichdi | oats moong dal khichdi | how to make oats khichdi for weight loss, heat the oil in a pressure cooker. You can even make use of ghee or butter for a richer flavor.
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Once the oil is hot, add the green chili paste. If preparing for kids, skip adding the chilli paste.
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Add garlic paste.
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Add turmeric powder.
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Sauté healthy Indian oats khichdi on a medium flame for a few seconds or until the raw smell goes away.
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Add the oats. Oats are rich in fiber, magnesium, iron, and vitamins. Additionally, it helps to control weight and also reduces the risk of heart diseases, cholesterol problems. We have used quick cooking rolled oats to make this oats khichdi recipe, but you can use any variety.
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Add yellow moong dal to make oats moong dal khichdi. You can replace yellow moong dal with green moong dal or any other lentil/pulses of your choice. The fibre (4.1 g in ¼ cup) present in yellow moong dal prevents the deposition of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the arteries which promotes a healthy heart in turn. Packed with nutrients like zinc (1.4 mg), protein (12.2 mg) and iron (1.95 mg), yellow moong dal helps to maintain the elasticity of your skin and help to keep it moist. Fiber, potassium and magnesium from yellow moong dal will work together to regulate blood pressure and soothe the nerves and is diabetic friendly. See here for details of 7 amazing benefits of yellow moong dal.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. We haven’t used any vegetables but you can any vegetables of your choice like potatoes, French beans, cauliflower, broccoli, corn, capsicum, tomatoes etc. Refer this recipe of to make one.
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Add 2 cups of hot water.
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Add salt.
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Mix well and pressure cook oats khichdi for weight loss for 2 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Our easy and healthy oats khichdi recipe is ready.
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Serve oats khichdi | healthy Indian oats khichdi | oats moong dal khichdi | how to make oats khichdi for weight loss | immediately with low-fat curd. Serving this khichdi immediately is important to avoid it being lumpy and sticky. If you are eating oats khichdi after some time then adjust the consistency by adding more water before serving. Eating oats with milk all the time is boring. Here are some more popular and interesting healthy recipes from our website made using oats :
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To prepare oats khichdi recipe | healthy Indian oats khichdi | oats moong dal khichdi | how to make oats khichdi for weight loss, heat the oil in a pressure cooker. You can even make use of ghee or butter for a richer flavor.
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Use hot water. It will reduce cooking time.
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You can also add and saute a handful of mixed vegetables before adding the oats. You will then have to adjust the quantity of water accordingly.
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Use hot water. It will reduce cooking time.
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- Q. Can a diabetic have oats dal khichdi ? A. Yes, this is a super healthy oats khichdi | Indian oats khichdi | oats moong dal khichdi | how to make oats khichdi for weight loss | which we make very often. Perfect for diabetics and i would suggest to use peanut oil for the recipe.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 157 cal |
| Protein | 6.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20.7 g |
| Fiber | 3.1 g |
| Fat | 5.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 3.8 mg |
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Bigem
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thank you for this recipe. Oats and Dhal! What a lovely combination! And a dish that should help me with my diabetes, weight and love of kichidi and pongal. I cannot wait to try this out.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Bigem, this is a super healthy recipe which we make very often. Perfect for diabetics and i would suggest to use peanut oil for the recipe.
n_katira
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yummmm, is what my colleague payal says... She makes it quite often... I am going to give it a try as well.
Payal Parikh 86
March 13, 2025, midnight
Oats khichdi is very healthy and easy to make...the garlic gives a nice flavour to this khichdi....it is best for diabetic people as there is no rice used in this recipe....Must try !
Nutri Lover from bby
March 13, 2025, midnight
Very easy to make and brimming with taste and nutrients is what describes this khichdi the best... It''s a perfect light food for dinner when served with curds...
Smital modi
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for sharing these ibs recipes
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Smital, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!
Anju
March 13, 2025, midnight
What is the serving size ? I can?t seem to find that Thanks
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Anu, we don''t weigh the weight of the food we cook. We estimate the amount a serving size is. The key to take from the analysis of a recipe is if it''s healthy and fits into your lifestyle. When in doubt, eat less of that recipe. We present the facts as we see it. It has taken several years of research to create a detailed database of Indian foods to present to all our members are we love health. From our humble experience don''t get into weighing your food. That will just create stress to you and that itself will lead to stopping the fat burning process. Hope this answers some questions.
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