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    Oats Khichdi (Oats-Lentil Porridge)

    Published: Oct 17, 2015 · Modified: May 17, 2021 by Pavani · Leave a Comment

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    Blogging Marathon# 57: Week 4/ Day 1

    Theme: Kid's Delight -- Cooking with Whole grains

    Dish: Oats Khichdi

    We are starting a new week of blogging marathon and my theme for theme this week is 'Kid's Delight -- Cooking with Whole grains' being hosted by lovely Kalyani @ the sizzling tastebuds. Kid's Delight event is a brainchild of Valli.

    Coming up with kid approved whole grain dishes was not easy as I thought it would be. My kids are a little picky and I have blogged about most of the whole grain dishes that they eat. So coming up with new ones was a good exercise for the brain. I cook/ bake with brown rice, quinoa, wholewheat flour etc., and they eat most of what I serve.

    Idea for this Oats khichdi came from a Telugu cooking show. In the original recipe, the chef used mixed greens in the dish, but I have tried variations with mixed vegetables, just corn, tomato. I was surprised that my picky son came back for seconds whenever I make this dish. So it is a big hit in my house. Serve it for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

    Oats Khichdi (Oats-Lentil Porridge)

    Hearty, comforting and filling oats khichdi is perfect to serve for breakfast, lunch or even dinner.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 30 mins
    Total Time: 40 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: andhra
    Servings: 34 serving

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Oats
    • ½ cup Masoor Dal Moong dal (red lentil) or
    • 1 Ginger " - piece, chopped
    • 1 cup Veggies of choice - (potatoes, corn, carrot, green beans, green peas, spinach, methi, tomato etc)
    • ¼ tsp Turmeric
    • 2 Chilies Green - slit
    • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
    • ¼ tsp Asafoetida
    • 8 ~ 10 Curry leaves
    • to taste Salt Pepper &

    Instructions

    • Cook dal (either masoor or moong) until mushy and keep ready.
    • Heat 1tbsp oil/ ghee in a large pan, add cumin seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves. Once the seeds change color, add ginger, green chilies and cook for 30 seconds.
    • Add the veggies and saute till tender, about 8~10 minutes depending on the veggies used. Par cooking the veggies in the microwave is a great option to expedite the cooking process.
    • Once the veggies are cooked, add 1½cups of water and bring to a boil (add more water if you want a soupy khichdi). Add the oats, lower the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer the khichdi until oats are cooked, about 6~8 minutes.
    • Stir in the cooked dal, turmeric, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 more minutes. Add some water if the mixture looks too thick. Serve warm with a dollop of ghee on top.

    Notes

    Lets check out what my fellow marathoners have cooked today for BM# 57.
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    1. Usha Rao

      October 17, 2015 at 1:44 pm

      As you mentioned, I can have it for any meal of the day. Nice to know your picky eater at home comes back for second serving whenever you make it.

      Reply
    2. Varadas Kitchen

      October 17, 2015 at 7:36 pm

      I have never used oats in Indian recipes. This recipe sounds yummy.

      Reply
    3. Unknown

      October 17, 2015 at 11:54 pm

      Pavani, I rarely prefer eating kichidi ....but you've made it so healthy and wholesome and the pictures are just so tempting. I want to make it as soon as possible. Jayanthi(sizzlingveggies)

      Reply
    4. Sapana Behl

      October 19, 2015 at 2:36 am

      My daughter love savory oats dishes and I think she will love this khichdi.It looks so delicious.Bookmarked.

      Reply
    5. Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi

      October 20, 2015 at 9:11 pm

      This one is very much appreciated by my kids as well. I tend to add more grains and dals in there :).

      Reply
    6. Global Tastes & Travels Inc.

      October 20, 2015 at 11:45 pm

      I have not been able to wrap my brain around savory oats but it looks so good

      Reply
    7. Global Tastes & Travels Inc.

      October 20, 2015 at 11:45 pm

      I have not been able to wrap my brain around savory oats but it looks so good

      Reply
    8. Sowmya :)

      October 21, 2015 at 12:20 am

      That's a hearty kids meal....yummy too

      Reply
    9. Suma Gandlur

      October 23, 2015 at 5:30 pm

      You have made a wholesome meal there, Pavani and you are lucky that your kids eat it. My daughter disappears when she hears the words khichdi or pongal. 🙂

      Reply
    10. Priya Suresh

      October 24, 2015 at 3:37 pm

      Such a fibre rich pongal, love it to the core.

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    11. sneha datar

      October 29, 2015 at 1:54 pm

      Healthy and wholesome meal here.

      Reply
    12. Srivalli

      April 12, 2016 at 10:23 am

      Amazing that your kids loved this dish, so wonderful to make such variety for them right..

      Reply

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