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Oats Khichdi For A Quick And Nutritious One-Pot Meal

By Garima Johar

March 31, 2025

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Oats khichdi is an even healthier version of the traditional Indian khichdi. Filled with protein and fibre content, it is also easy to make. So, if you want a quick and healthy meal, here’s the recipe.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon ghee 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 medium onion 1 green chilli 1 inch ginger 1 tomato 1/2 cup moong dal 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder Salt to taste 4 cups water Chopped coriander leaves for garnish

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Step 1

Heat some ghee in a pressure cooker. Saute cumin seeds, chopped onion and green chilli.

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Step 2

Mix grated ginger and chopped tomato. Add moong dal, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt.

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Step 3

Mix in the rolled oats. Stir well. Pour in the water and cook for 3 whistles.

Step 4

Once done, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.

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Step 5

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with dahi and achar.

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