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.
You can also check this collection of oats recipes
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Oats khichdi
Oats idli
Vegetable Oats porridge
Oats pongal
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.
Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )
- 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
- Dry roast oats until golden or they begin to smell good. Set aside.
- Heat a pan with oil. Add cumin and allow to crackle.
- Sauté ginger garlic until the raw smell goes off.
- Add onions and fry until they turn slightly golden or pink.
- Saute veggies for 2 to 3 mins. Add tomatoes, sprinkle salt and turmeric.
- Cook until the tomatoes turn completely mushy.
- Add chili powder, garam masala or pav bhaji masala and coriander powder.
- Mix and fry for 2 to 3 minutes until it smells good.
- Add water and bring it to a boil.
- Add oats and stir well.
- Cover and cook. If needed add more or less water to adjust the consistency.
- Add coriander leaves.
- Drizzle some ghee over the hot masala oats. Serve it as it is or with podi, chutney or raita.
NUTRITION
Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 71.3% | Vitamin C: 14.1% | Calcium: 5.1% | Iron: 15.7%
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.
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.
How to make oats masala
Please follow the recipe card for detailed instructions.
N says
Delicious! It tastes like a healthy version of Maggi Noodles! Sooo good! Going to make it again for sure!
swasthi says
Hi N
So happy to know you liked the masala oats. Maggi noodles! Haha hope everyone feels the same and enjoys this often as it is healthy. Thanks a lot!
🙂
FARIDA BANU says
super recipe
Natts says
What do you mean by dry the oats ? isn’t clear to me
swasthi says
Hi Natts
I meant to dry roast the oats. Just fry them in a pan without any oil or fats.
Raj says
Nice tips
a.d says
i have no cooking experience but i made it and it turned out great! thanks for the recipe 🙂
Uma says
Hi swathi I made this recipe very tasty enjoyed very much,in your recipes I saw salt in pink colour is it Himalaya pink salt ,if it is whe re can I find in Singapore
swasthi says
Hi Uma
Thanks for trying. I buy himalayan salt from mustafa. It is also available in fairprice & cold storage. You will have to use it in moderation. So if I use it for 2 to 3 months then I give a break for 1 month to 6 weeks. During the 2 to 3 months, I use it in all our foods. Hope these help.
Uma says
Hi swathi thank you for your reply. Pink salt is’nt good to take continuesly why we need to give break for 1m.
swasthi says
Too much of minerals in pink salt isn’t good, i just heard on a tv show
Uma says
Thank you for the information ?
Usha says
This is the first time preparing oats.the recipe was delicious. Everybody at home loved it
swasthi says
Hi usha
Glad to know you all liked it.
🙂
Nimitha says
Thanks dear…I tried masala oats and it came out nicely…Finally got something right thanks to you
swasthi says
Welcome Nimitha
laila says
Love this. Never thought oats can be this delicious
Thanks a lot
swasthi says
welcome
Simran says
I made it today.. It was yummy.. Husband liked it so much… Thanks for the receipe… 🙂
swasthi says
Welcome Simran
Glad to know you liked it
Maria says
yum! Tried this at the weekend and it was delicious!
swasthi says
Thanks Maria
Glad to know it turned out delicious