Oats is the most popular grain with health conscious individuals. Not only can it be used for breakfast in the form of overnight oats but it can also be made as a one pot meal by replacing it with rice while preparing khichdi or bisi bele bhat. It is low in calories, high in fiber and very filling.

Nutritional benefits: Oats are rich in beta glucans which have been known to have cholesterol lowering properties. It also digests and releases sugar slowly, this property is helpful in managing blood sugar levels in diabetics and prevents insulin resistance.

It also helps to stimulate the growth of good bacteria in our gut while inhibiting the growth of pathogens.

This recipe is an easy lunch or dinner menu. It can be accompanied with any protein side dish like tofu/chicken/paneer or even fish fry.

Ingredients:

For oatmeal curry – 

• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 tsp curry powder
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• Salt to taste
• Dash of turmeric powder (optional)
• 2 cups baby spinach

For mushroom stir fry – 

• 1 pack button mushroom or any of your choice
• 1 tsp olive oil
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• ½ tsp pepper powder
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• Salt to taste

Method:

• Mix all the ingredients under oatmeal curry except coconut milk. Cook on a medium flame till the oats are half done.
• Add coconut milk and simmer for 1-2 min. Adjust salt and spices. 
• It is ready to serve
• For mushroom stir fry, heat a pan with oil, add onion and fry till transparent.
• Add garlic, cumin and pepper powder followed by sliced mushrooms.
• Fry till soft, finally add salt and remove from the flame.

Plating: In a round plate, add the oatmeal curry, stir fried mushrooms by its side and some cherry tomatoes or kimchi.

Nutrient profile for 1 cup of oats curry

Energy – 151 kcal

Carbohydrates – 5.6 g

Total fat – 8 g

Protein – 5 g