OATS KUZHAKATTAI

Hi folks,

 Here i am after keeping aside all my laziness writing up another post.

This post is about oats. We all are aware about the benefits of oats.

 I was not a huge fan of oats neither i felt like eating them before once when i tried oats kanji( porridge) with salt and curd. Ever since, i love oats and its versatility as an ingredient plus the health benefits. Oatmeal is a whole grain which helps us fight many diseases like type 2 diabetes, blood pressure. Also it lowers cholestrol and is a good source of fiber. 

My husband who is not at all a fan of kozhakattai or oats ate it without any fuss. Apparently he dint even realise its oats... I was happy

This recipe is inspired from PADHUSKITCHEN.

Here we go.

INGREDIENTS:

•  Oats ( i used rolled oats)                         - 1 cup
• Onion                                                       - 1 chopped
• Carrot                                                       - 1 grated
• Green chilli                                               - 1 chopped
• Mustard seeds                                          - 1 tsp
• Chana Dal                                                 - 1 tsp
• Urad Dal                                                    - 1 tsp
• Hing                                                           - a pinch
• curry leaves                                                - 1 spring
• Salt                                                              - to taste
• Crushed pepper                                          - 1/2 tsp ( optional)
• Oil                                                                - 1 Tbsp

PROCEDURE:

1. Roast the oats a little and grind it as a flour.
2. In a Kadhai, add oil and once hot add the mustard, channa dal and urad dal,hing and curry leaves and allow it to crackle.
3. Add the green chilli and carrot and let it cook well.
4. Once the carrot is cooked well add the oats to it mix well with salt and pepper.Add a little water to cook the oats well. (I used a little less than 1/2 cup of water).
5. Once cooked well let it cool a little. After it cools down a little make oval balls and steam for about 10 to 12 minutes in idly cooker or steamer.
6. Serve hot with chutney of your choice or ketchup.

                                 

Note: 

1. Be careful while you make balls as the mixture might be hot.

2.Avoid over steaming.

It is always a pleasure to hear from you guys. Do leave back comment/ feedback as a piece of motivation. Also share your recipes/versions of oats.

Until then, byee!!