Oats Poha -Easy, protein filled breakfast recipe

One of my favorite, easy ,nutrient rich recipe to make and consume every alternate day - Oats Poha. A twist on the traditional Rice poha recipe but with Oats. Its protein rich, fiber rich balances sugar levels, manages cholestrol and also aids in weight loss.

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Prep Time : 20-25 mins

Serves : 1-2

Ingredients :

• Rolled oats – 1 cup

• Onion – 1 medium, finely chopped

• Green chilli – 1, finely chopped (optional)

• Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

• Peas , finely chopped carrots , finely chopped capsicum (optional) - 1/2 cup

• Salt – to taste

• Oil (coconut, sesame, or ghee) – 1–2 tsp

• Fresh coriander – 1 tbsp, chopped

• Roasted peanuts or cashews – 1–2 tbsp (optional)

• Water – for soaking oats

• Flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds for garnishing (optional)

How to make:

1. Prep the oats:

   • Take rolled oats in a bowl, sprinkle water lightly, and keep aside for 5 minutes to soften (don’t over-soak).

2. Temper the spices:

   • Heat oil/ghee in a pan.

   • Add onion, and green chilli—sauté until onion turns translucent.

   • Add the finely chopped vegetables of your choice

3. Add flavours:

   • Add turmeric powder and salt. Stir.

4. Add oats:

   • Gently add the softened oats to the pan, mix well so the masala coats evenly. At the this point, simmer the gas to medium

5. Finish:

   • Turn off heat, sprinkle coriander, flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds

   • Serve warm

Wellness Tip:

• For Vata types, use ghee instead of oil, skip chilli, and add a pinch of hing (asafoetida) for better digestion.

• For Pitta, use coconut oil and go light on chilli.

• For Kapha, add ginger and black pepper for warmth.

Hope you try and like it :)

Namaste 🪷