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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Rice

    Published: Dec 17, 2018 | Last Updated On: Jun 4, 2020 by Neha Mathur

    Vegetable Oats Khichdi

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    Loaded with the goodness of oats and vegetables this Vegetable Oats Khichdi is a perfect one-pot meal to serve your family. Here is how to make it.

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    A simple Khichdi is the most comforting and satisfying meal for me whenever I feel tired along with a bowl of chilled raita.

    But I try and avoid rice sometimes, and therefore I keep looking for its alternative.

    And though there are many options available in the market nowadays, I always end up making the oats version of the khichdi.

    Vegetable Oats Khichdi Recipe is made every week in my home.

    Mainly because oats are one of my favorite cereals and also because it is loaded with vegetables, low in calories and make for a filling lunch.

    My kiddo makes many excuses for not eating his share of veggies.

    However, when I prepare this recipe, he relishes it without any tantrum.

    And thus it is also a great way to feed not only your kids but also your family, those important vegetables they don’t eat. 

    I am the happiest person on the planet when I see my family eating healthy food.

    This Khichdi is a combination of two nutritious ingredients, oats and lentils.

    While lentils such as moong dal are full of protein and fiber.

    On the other hand, oats help in lowering cholesterol and even control blood pressure.

    Now, it goes without saying that I have to prepare this khichdi every week without fail.

    The best part, it can also be relished for your breakfast.

    Here are some other Khichdi Recipes, that are often made in my kitchen – Rajasthani Bajre Ki Khichdi, Jau Moong Dal Khichdi, Dhuli Moong Dal Ki Khichdi.

    About the recipe

    It is a simple and quick porridge recipe that is made with lentils, oats, vegetables and everyday spices. 

    This Khichdi is filled with the goodness of vegetables such as carrots, beans, corn, peas, making it even more nutritious.

    Just to give it an authentic desi flavor, I have added onions, ginger, garlic, cloves, cinnamon, cumin seeds, hing, dry red chilies et al to this Khichdi.

    It can be made more watery by adding some more water to it.

    My son likes loose khichdi and so I always end up adding more water to mine.

    If you like grainy khichdi, below mentioned quantity is perfect.

    What vegetables can be added to it?

    Here, I have added carrots, beans, corn, peas, but you can add other veggies such as cauliflower, potato, mushrooms, green beans, broccoli, etc. 

    You can even add greens like spinach, kale, fenugreek, etc to this khichdi along with tomato. 

    Can babies eat this khichdi?

    This khichdi can be given to babies once they are 9 months old.

    You can skip adding the whole spices if making it for babies and make it a little watery too.

    Which oats can be used to make this khichdi?

    I have used instant oats to make this recipe, but you can use any variety.

    Steel Cut Oats or rolled oats can be used as well.

    There will be a slight increase in the cooking time if these varieties are used instead of instant oats.

    Serving Suggestions

    I served homemade nutritious Oats Khichdi with Gujarati Kadhi and oh, boy, don’t ask me how delicious they both tasted!

    You can serve it with plain curd and papad too.

    Any raita also goes well with this khichdi. You would surely believe me once you prepare them at home.

    Step by Step Recipe

    Heat vegetable oil in a pressure cooker. Once the oil is hot, add cloves, cinnamon, and black peppercorns and fry for a few seconds.

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    Add cumin seeds and heeng and let them splutter for a few seconds.

    Vegetable Oats Khichdi recipe, oats khichdi for weight loss, oats khichdi calories, healthy vegetable khichdi, easy vegetable oats khichdi

    Add dry red chilies, onion, and ginger and fry until onion turns translucent.

    Vegetable Oats Khichdi recipe, oats khichdi for weight loss, oats khichdi calories, healthy vegetable khichdi, easy vegetable oats khichdi

    Now add oats and dhuli moong dal along with 4 cups of water, turmeric powder, salt, carrots, beans, corn, and peas.

    Vegetable Oats Khichdi recipe, oats khichdi for weight loss, oats khichdi calories, healthy vegetable khichdi, easy vegetable oats khichdi

    Pressure cook the Khichdi until done. ( Approximately 1 whistle on high heat. Then simmer the heat and cook for 2 whistles on low heat ) Remove the pressure cooker from heat and let the pressure release. Serve Khichdi with a dollop of ghee, papad, and raita.

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    Loaded with goodness of oats and vegetables this Vegetable Oats Khichdi is a perfect one pot meal to serve your family.

    Oats Khichdi Recipe

    Loaded with goodness of oats and vegetables this khichdi is a perfect one pot meal to serve your family.
    4.29 from 7 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 282kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 1 cup Instant Oats
    • ½ cup Dhuli Moong Dal / Split Yelow Lentils
    • 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
    • 2-3 Cloves
    • 2 inch Cinnamon
    • 4-5 Black peppercorn
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
    • ¼ teaspoon Hing
    • 3-4 Dry Red Chillies
    • ½ cup Onion (Chopped)
    • 1 teaspoon Ginger (Grated)
    • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
    • Salt to taste
    • ¼ cup Carrot (Cut into small pieces)
    • ¼ cup Beans (Cut into small pieces)
    • 2 tablespoon Corn
    • 2 tablespoon Peas
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    Instructions

    • Heat vegetable oil in a pressure cooker.
    • Once the oil is hot, add cloves, cinnamon and black peppercorns and fry for a few seconds.
    • Add cumin seeds and heeng and let them splutter for a few seconds.
    • Add dry red chillies, onion and ginger and fry until onion turns translucent.
    • Now add oats and dhuli moong dal along with 4 cups of water, turmeric powder, salt, carrots, beans, corn and peas.
    • Pressure cook the Khichdi until done. ( Approximately 1 whistle on high heat. Then simmer the heat and cook for 2 whistles on low heat )
    • Remove the pressure cooker from heat and let the pressure release.
    • Serve Khichdi with a dollop of ghee, papad and raita.

    Notes

    Add more water if you like mushy khichdi.
    Avoid adding spices if you are making it for babies.
    You can add vegetables of your choice if you are making this khichdi.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1735IU | Vitamin C: 54.9mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 4.2mg
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    1. Manisha C.

      April 08, 2020 at 4:14 am

      5 stars
      I tried this recipe today and it was beautifully delicious! However, I added one extra cup of water for my kid. The taste was simply marvelous.

      Thanks a lot for this recipe!

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        April 08, 2020 at 4:17 am

        Awesome 🙂

        Reply
    2. Ani

      December 26, 2018 at 7:06 am

      5 stars
      I tried oats khichdi for the first time and it was so tasty along healthy… Thanks a lot… Your recipes are always a hit

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        December 26, 2018 at 10:50 am

        Thnx a lot for trying and leaving your feedback 🙂

        Reply
    3. Anand Sood

      June 07, 2018 at 1:05 am

      What kind of oats do you use? Steel cut? Or rolled oats
      I make th3 same dish with millet grains. I also add raw mango to it.

      Thank you, Anand

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        June 07, 2018 at 3:28 am

        I used instant oats in this recipe. However, you can also use rolled oats. Raw Mango sounds very good 🙂

        Reply
    4. Madhu

      February 03, 2018 at 4:13 pm

      5 stars
      It’s a tasty ,healthy and quick recipe any one can try ..awesome taste..loved it????????????

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        February 04, 2018 at 6:05 am

        Thnx a lot for trying and leaving your feedback.

        Reply
    5. Jane Scott

      May 19, 2017 at 1:23 pm

      5 stars
      That moment a picture of food makes your stomach beg for it… I’ll sure try this someday, and that pressure cooker looks pretty cool too!

      Reply
      • msnehamathur

        May 20, 2017 at 6:35 am

        Thnx Jane. Do try. I am sure you will love it.

        Reply

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