Quick and Easy Tomato Oats – A meal in a Bowl

Oats are loaded with dietary fiber (containing more than many other grains) and have a range of healthy cholesterol-lowering properties. Over the past few decades, oats have become a very popular “health food.”

They are mainly eaten as porridge made with milk, nuts & fruits, and in baked goods (oatcakes, oat cookies, and oat bread). But this recipe is a savory meal and can be had during anytime of the day and not only breakfast. The main ingredient of the recipe is tomato which gives a very tangy taste to it. Along with that it has the goodness of variety of veggies. Although there are various ready to eat packs available in the market for a savory oats meal, nevertheless, none of them can beat a freshly homemade meal and that too a very simple one which hardly takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Do give this recipe a try and I’m sure you will love it.

SERVES 1

INGREDIENTS

Oats ½ Cup
Water 1 ½ Cup
Ghee/Olive Oil 1 tsp
Paanch Phoran ½ tsp
Green Chili finely chopped 1
Curry Leaves a few
Ginger paste ½ tsp
Carrot Finely Chopped 2 tbsp
Beans Finely Chopped 2 tbsp
Bell Peppers (Red, Yellow & Green) Finely Chopped 2 tbsp
Tomatoes Pureed 1/3 Cup
Turmeric Powder ¼ tsp
Sugar ¼ tsp
Cumin Powder ¼ tsp
Black Pepper a pinch
Garam Masala Powder a pinch
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves 1 tbsp

 

METHOD

• Dry roast the oats and keep aside.
• Heat Ghee/Olive oil in a pan and add Paanch phoran.
• Let it crackle and now add green chilies, ginger and curry leaves and sauté for a minute.
• Now add finely chopped beans and carrot. Sauté on medium flame for 2-3 minutes. Cover it with lid and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the tomato puree to the pan and cook it for 3-4 minutes or till the oil separates.
• Now add turmeric powder, cumin powder, sugar, black pepper and salt to it.
• Add 1 ½ cup of water and let it boil.
• When it starts boiling, add the roasted oats and the bell peppers to it.
• Mix properly and cook it for 2-3 minutes till your desired consistency.
• Finally add garam masala and turn off the heat.
• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

RECIPE NOTES

• You may use vegetables of your choice to this recipe.
• Adjust the water as per the consistency you like.
• A teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice can be added just before serving.
• I used the Quick Cook Oats from In case you are using the Old Fashioned Oats, cook for 5-10 minutes after adding oats and also adjust the water as per the time.