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Indian Style Curd Oats

A healthy, easy-to-cook Indian curd oats recipe — rolled oats cooked and mixed with fresh curd and tempered spices. Light, filling and gut-friendly.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Breakfast, Light meal
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats old-fashioned or regular rolled oats
  • 1 cup water to cook oats
  • 3/4 cup plain curd (dahi) fresh, unsweetened
  • 1 tsp oil for tempering (use cold-pressed or olive oil)
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp urad dal
  • 1 pinch hing (asafoetida)
  • 5-6 curry leaves
  • 1 tbsp grated carrot optional, for extra nutrition
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped cucumber optional, for freshness
  • 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves for garnish
  • salt to taste salt

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • bowl

Method
 

  1. Take rolled oats and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then simmer on medium-low flame for about 5–7 minutes until oats are soft and water absorbed. Stir occasionally so it doesn’t stick. Turn off heat and let oats cool to room temperature.
  2. In a bowl, whisk plain curd until smooth. Add salt. Once oats are cooled, pour them into the curd and mix well to combine.
  3. Add grated carrot, chopped cucumber and chopped coriander into curd-oats mix. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Heat oil in a small pan for tempering. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add urad dal, hing and curry leaves. Fry for a few seconds until dal turns light golden. Turn off heat.
  5. Pour the tempering over the curd-oats mix and stir gently. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
  6. Serve chilled or at room temperature. You may refrigerate for 10–15 minutes before serving. Garnish with a few more coriander leaves if you like.

Notes

Use fresh, unsour curd for best taste. If curd is homemade and a bit thick, you may add a tablespoon of water or low-fat milk to adjust consistency. Serve chilled — curd oats tastes refreshing and light, good for digestion.