How To Eat Oats? - Know The Best Way!

Oats are one of the healthiest cereal which can be eaten by people. It has lots of nutritional values and is rich in minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. Many studies have shown that oats have numerous health benefits like it reduces the risk of heart diseases, low blood sugar level, induces weight loss, etc.

Oats are light food and can be incorporated with milk, curd or juice of your choice. You can include it in your daily diet and eat by making different kinds of dishes. Here are some of the recipes by which you can make your oats more tasty and healthy.

How to eat oats without milk?

It is not particular that oats should be eaten with milk only it can be eaten in different styles by making different types of dishes. Here is the recipe of masala oats:

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of oil
• 1 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds
• 1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 cup peas
• 1 carrot
• 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• ½ tablespoon red chili powder
• ½ tablespoon garam masala
• 6-7 cups of water
• 3 cup oats
• Salt to taste

How to make:

• Heat the oil in a pan and add fenugreek seeds, garlic, and green chilies. As soon as the garlic starts turning brown add onions and fry till it becomes translucent.
• After that add pea, carrots, garam masala, red chili powder and saute well.
• When it’s done add oats, water, and salt. Stir properly
• Cover and let it cook for on medium flame, till the time it becomes thick.
• Uncover it and cook for 1 minute, turn off the flame and garnish with coriander.

How to eat oats with milk

Milk and oats are always a good option as well as healthy. You can eat oats with milk in a simple way or you can also make something different with it. Here is the recipe of oats porridge made with milk:

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cup of oats
• 2 - 2.5 cups of milk
• 2 tablespoons of sugar (optional)

How to make:

• Take a pan and add oats and milk (as per required consistency) into the pan.
• Keep the flame low and add sugar (optional).
• Keep stirring the porridge on low or medium flame till it starts thicking.
• Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• As the consistency becomes thick turn off the flame.
• Serve the porridge hot or warm. You can also add chopped nuts if you want to.

Oats with Curd

Oats with curd make a nutritious and delicious dish. It is used for weight loss and also lowers down the cholesterol level.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of oats
• 1 cup of water
• 1 cup of hung curd
• 1 inch finely chopped ginger
• 1-2 green chilies finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon chana dal
• ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
• 5-10 curry leaves
• A pinch of black pepper
• Pinch of Salt to taste

Directions to make:

• To start with oats and curd recipe first in plain water cook the oats
• Let is simmer for 3-4 minutes and meanwhile as some salt and let the water come to a rolling boil. When it’s done turn off the knob and let it cool
• Now take a bowl and beat curd to make it smooth and silky
• Now add finely chopped ginger, green chilies, and oats and mix them well. If you feel that curd is still thick then you can add some water and make it as your desired consistency.
• For tadka, take a pan and low heat some oil and add chana dal, and mustard seed and let it splutter for some time.
• Once the mustard seeds are spluttered add curry leaves and let it crackle.
• Add the tadka on the mixture of curd and oats. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Enjoy your curd and oats as an early supper or lunch.

Oats with Eggs

Oats and eggs are a healthy combination and can be eaten in many ways like an omelet, scrambled egg, etc. The food is rich in protein and can be easily made. Here is the recipe for scrambled eggs:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of oats
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon of oil
• 1-2 green chili
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon of ginger garlic paste
• ½ tablespoon of cumin seeds
• ¼ cup vegetables of your choice, finely chopped
• Pinch of turmeric
• Salt to taste

How to make:

• Take a pan and heat some oil in it. Add cumin seeds and let it splutter.
• Add chopped onions, chilies and ginger garlic paste. Saute all till it becomes golden brown.
• After it is done add some chopped vegetables of your choice, add turmeric and salt.
• Sprinkle some water and let it simmer for some time
• Once vegetable becomes soft add oats and eggs after beating them perfectly.
• Scramble the eggs. Fry for 2 minutes and sprinkle 4-5 tablespoons of water and cover the pan and let it cook for 5 minutes on low flame
• You can also add some lemon juice and coriander for taste.
• Serve hot.

Oats with Fruits

Oats and fruits are one of the easiest and healthy food to eat. It is delicious and has lots of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• ¼ cinnamon (powder)
• 2 cup fruits of your choice
• 2 tablespoons of nuts (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons dried fruits
• 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup

How to make:

• Take one pan, put some water and oats. Boil it for 5 minutes on low flame, till the water is absorbed
• Add cinnamon powder and stir.
• Add chopped fruits, nuts, and dried fruits.
• Add some maple syrup. Serve hot.

Hence there are many mouth-watering ways in which Dalia can be made, choose your favorite and enjoy.