Masala oats recipe | How to make oats masala

Masala oats recipe – We love the non-sticky and non-mushy version of the oats upma that is made with rolled oats. This masala oats is a recent addition to our quick fix dinner menu. It can be served alone without any accompaniment but is best with papad, chutney, podi or raita. This masala oats turns non mushy if made with rolled oats, if made with quick cook oats it turns mushy and can also be made to a porridge consistency.

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Masala oats recipe card below

Masala oats recipe | How to make oats masala

Masala oatmeal cooked in Indian style with spice powders. Makes a good breakfast or quick dinner.

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Course Breakfast

Cuisine Indian

Keyword healthy

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 2

Calories 224 kcal

Author Swasthi

Ingredients (240 ml cup used)

• ¾ cup veggies (carrots, peas, beans etc)
• 2 tomatoes medium sized
• 1 onion thinly sliced medium
• 1 cup oats
• ¾ cup water (adjust as needed)
• Salt as needed
• 1 pinch Turmeric
• Oil as needed
• ½ to ¾ tsp ginger garlic paste
• ½ tsp cumin / jeera
• 1 to 2 green chilies
• ¼ to ½ tsp Garam masala powder or pav bhaji masala
• ¼ tsp coriander powder (optional)
• ¼ tsp red chili powder
• Coriander leaves as needed

How to make the recipe

1. Dry roast oats until golden or they begin to smell good. Set aside.
2. Heat a pan with oil. Add cumin and allow to crackle.
3. Sauté ginger garlic until the raw smell goes off.
4. Add onions and fry until they turn slightly golden or pink.
5. Saute veggies for 2 to 3 mins. Add tomatoes, sprinkle salt and turmeric.
6. Cook until the tomatoes turn completely mushy.
7. Add chili powder, garam masala or pav bhaji masala and coriander powder.
8. Mix and fry for 2 to 3 minutes until it smells good.
9. Add water and bring it to a boil.
10. Add oats and stir well.
11. Cover and cook. If needed add more or less water to adjust the consistency.
12. Add coriander leaves.
13. Drizzle some ghee over the hot masala oats. Serve it as it is or with podi, chutney or raita.

Recipe Notes

Please note that the quantity of water to use may differ depending on the kind of oats used or the quantity of water they absorb.
To make it to a porridge consistency, you may need to triple the quantity of water mentioned in the recipe card. That works perfectly well for me.

Nutrition Facts

Masala oats recipe | How to make oats masala

Amount Per Serving

Calories 224 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g 5%

Sodium 49mg 2%

Potassium 371mg 11%

Total Carbohydrates 42g 14%

Dietary Fiber 7g 28%

Sugars 2g

Protein 8g 16%

Vitamin A 71.3%

Vitamin C 14.1%

Calcium 5.1%

Iron 15.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

How to make oats masala

Please follow the recipe card for detailed instructions.