Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp dried/chopped garlic
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup peas & carrots ((frozen))
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp dry mango powder or amchur
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 7 cups water
  • 3 cups old fashioned/steel cut oats ((dry roasted - see notes))
  • 2 tsp salt or as per taste
  • 1-2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Instruction

  • Heat oil in a nonstick sauce pan. Add fennel seeds and garlic. Just when garlic starts to brown add onions and saute until translucent.
  • Add peas & carrots, turmeric powder, cumin powder,dry mango powder (amchur),chili powder, garam masala and saute well.
  • Cover and cook until carrots are tender for 2 minutes.
  • Now, add water, oats, salt and stir.
  • Let it cook covered on a medium flame until it thickens. Stir at intervals to avoid sticking to the bottom of the pan. Once it reaches the porridge consistency open the lid and stir again. Let it cook uncovered for only 1 minute.
  • Turn off the flame, garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.