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Mixed Vegetable Savory Oatmeal

Kankana Saxena
Drizzle a little ghee, top it with eggs, crack some black pepper on it and turn this Mixed Vegetable Savory Oatmeal into a healthy indulgence. This warm bowl of creamy oatmeal is sure to cozy you up inside out and keep your tummy filled till lunch hour. It’s healthy, nutritious and takes about 15 minutes to prepare.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
 

  • 1- tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 cup assorted bite size cut vegetables (you can use the froze ones too)
  • ½ onion (finely diced)
  • 1- teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 - cups plain rolled oats
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons ghee

Optional ingredients:

  • Half boiled or hard boiled eggs
  • Finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions
 

  • Place a heavy bottom pan on medium heat and drizzle the oil. When the oil heats up, scatter the cumin seeds and let it sizzle for a few seconds.
  • Scatter the diced onion and season with salt. Stir around for 3 minutes
  • Drop the vegetables followed by salt to taste, turmeric and cumin powder. Mix it and sauté for 2 minute.
  • Add the rolled oats, mix it around and pour the water. Sprinkle the rest of the salt and bring the water to a boil. Then, bring the heat down to medium and let it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the oats are cooked through and turns creamy.
  • Check for salt and add any, if required.
  • Finish it with ghee, cilantro leaves and fresh lemon/lime juice.
  • Serve warm by topping it with boiled eggs, drizzle of ghee, fresh cilantro and some freshly cracked black pepper.

Notes

You can prepare this with your choice of vegetables.
Prepare it the previous night and in the morning, heat it up and enjoy.
If you use steel cut oats, you will need more time to cook the oatmeal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serves 4
Keyword oatmeal, oats, porridge, savory, vegetarian