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Oats Poha, a savory Oats dish cooked with peas and corn and tempered with Indian spices.

Published on April 9, 2014 by

Poha is flattened rice which cooks fast and is normally eaten as breakfast or snack in savory form. But then I adapted the name for Oats since I am using quick cooking Oats here.

  
Studies have revealed that starting the day with a nutritious, fiber rich meal such as oats can help with maintaining a healthy weight. They are known for lowering cholesterol and maintaining blood pressure. They are good for diabetics as well.

While I like oats but am not too happy with the sugar levels involved in the regular prep of my kind of porridge. So, to give sugar a back seat, I made the savory version with oats, using them as rice or any other grain in combination with vegetables. If you like Pilafs and Quinoa and other whole grains then you certainly will like it !
The best part of this dish is that it can be eaten as breakfast, brunch, packed lunch or a light dinner.
Now that holds your interest, right ? πŸ™‚ .

Get rolling and gather ingredients :).

Serves : 3-4

Ingredients :

Oil : 1 tbsp

Oats, quick cooking kinds : 2 cups.

Onion : 3/4 cup chopped

Bell peppers : 1/2 cup chopped

Peas : 1/2 cup

Corn : 1/2 cup

Curry leaves: few, optional

Red Chili whole, dry : 1-2

Black Mustard seeds : 1/2 tsp

Garam Masala or Curry Masala : 1-2 tsp as per the heat required

Salt to taste

Method :

Dry roast the quick cooking oats on medium flame for 5-7 minutes till they became aromatic.

Heat oil in pan. Add mustard seeds and dry red chili. Once mustard seeds crackle, add onions, bell peppers and sautΓ© for 2-3 minutes.

Now add peas and corn. Add curry leaves, garam masala/curry powder along with salt. Add 2 tbsp water. Cover and cook for 2 more minutes.

Now add roasted oats and mix well. Add 1/4 cup water. Cover and let steam for 5-7 minutes on lowest flame for the oats to loose the crunch but still stay separated. Keep stirring in between. I will recommend using a non stick or hard anodized pan.
Once done, squeeze some lemon juice and enjoy! If you want then you can add some chopped cilantro leaves.

A perfectly balanced and healthy meal is ready in no time :). Enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Cteavin

    April 11, 2014 at 6:40 pm

    You just reminded me that I have Poha in the pantry.
    I know what I’m having for lunch.
    πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      April 11, 2014 at 6:50 pm

      I can have poha for any meal :).

      Reply
  2. Patty Nguyen

    April 11, 2014 at 4:13 pm

    This is so interesting, Sonal. I don’t think I’ve ever had savory oats. I love the flavors you use. Tasty!

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      April 11, 2014 at 5:45 pm

      Thanks Patty πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Precious Awakening

    April 10, 2014 at 1:39 am

    Lovely dish! thank you for sharing this recipe. I have a quick question though…can anyone please help me understand what Quinnoa (Keen-wah) is known as in Hindi or any other translated language. Someone told me this is same as ‘rajgira’ in hindi. please clarify/confirm.

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      April 10, 2014 at 7:09 am

      Uinia or kinwah comes with its original name. There is no Hindi name to it. It is a native to South America and since it is a seed not grain, it belongs to the same family as beet root, tumbleweed and spinach.
      As far as I know, most of the good grocery stores sell it in India.

      Reply
  4. Laura

    April 9, 2014 at 8:47 pm

    How awesome! I’m making this for sure!

    Reply
  5. Aruna Panangipally

    April 9, 2014 at 8:04 pm

    This is a blessing for someone like me, who is not too fond of eating a sweet breakfast. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  6. Aditi

    April 9, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    Oats poha is such a super idea, Sonal! It looks so fluffed up and not gooey ad pasty as we associate quick cooking oats with. Waiting for the tandoori soy curry πŸ™‚

    Reply
  7. thebrookcook

    April 9, 2014 at 5:28 pm

    I love this! I would love savory oats for breakfast- I wish I could say the same for my family…
    I will have to make this for myself!! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  8. apsara

    April 9, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    We make a similar dish but call it oats ‘upma’, the south-Indian equivalent πŸ™‚ Dry roasting is a great idea.

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      April 9, 2014 at 5:23 pm

      Yes Apsara! I make the upma too but that is a mushy version. When I dry roasted the oats, then didn’t have to cook the oats again with water and hence they kept separated.

      Reply
      • apsara

        April 9, 2014 at 5:27 pm

        Yes, we typically dry roast sooji or vermicelli for the upma before cooking it, for the same reason. But I have not tried doing it with oats, it is certainly worth the effort!

        Reply
  9. Sam Sin

    April 9, 2014 at 4:17 pm

    This is a new one for me too!

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      April 9, 2014 at 5:24 pm

      If you like Indian spices, you might like it :). Oats give a nice nutty flavor after been roasted.

      Reply
      • Sam Sin

        April 9, 2014 at 5:30 pm

        I may have to give this a try! πŸ™‚

        Reply
  10. arandomstateofmind

    April 9, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    A nice recipe with oats..finally…thanks for sharing this… πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      April 9, 2014 at 5:24 pm

      My pleasure πŸ™‚

      Reply
  11. Anjana @ At The Corner Of Happy & Harried

    April 9, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    Such a lovely way to eat oats!

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      April 9, 2014 at 5:25 pm

      It is Anjana :).

      Reply
  12. Shatarupa @Calorielicious

    April 9, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    I just love oats poha! Yours looks super nice!

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      April 9, 2014 at 5:25 pm

      Thanks Shatarupa πŸ™‚

      Reply
  13. Elaine @ foodbod

    April 9, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    That’s so interesting, I’ve never thought of using oats like this ☺️ Thank you xx

    Reply
  14. Glorialana

    April 9, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    Mouthwatering Masterpiece! Kiss your miraculous hands, thank you, thank You, Sonal!

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      April 9, 2014 at 5:26 pm

      So glad to see you here Glorialana :). How are you doing girl?
      Love
      Sonal

      Reply

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    […] few days ago, a dear blogger friend of mine, Sonal of SimplyVegetarian777 posted a savory poha/upma with quick-cooking oats. It is a wonderful recipe and works well; I make that often too, just […]

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