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Oats pongal recipe | Indian oats recipes for breakfast

Oats pongal recipe, a very healthy and filling Indian oats recipes for breakfast. Pongal is a very healthy,filling semi thick porridge made with rice and moong dal,here rice is replaced with oats.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Calories: 150kcal
Author: Harini

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1/4 cup split moong dal/pasi paruppu
  • salt
  • 3/4 cup water
  • To temper oats pongal
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper corns crushed
  • Small piece of ginger peeled and crushed
  • 4-6 cashews
  • 10-12 curry leaves
  • 2 teaspoons oil

Instructions

  • Wash,drain and dry roast the moong dal till it changes color slightly.
  • Pressure cook the moong dal until it is completely cooked and creamy
  • Heat a pan and add 2 teaspoons oil. Once the oil is hot, add the ingredients mentioned in "to temper", one by one.
  • Add the quick cooking oats and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add 1/2 cup water and cook the oats for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the cooked dal,salt and remaining 1.4 cup water and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove from flame and serve oats pongal hot with chutney/sambar

Notes

1. If you want you can add the moong dal without roasting,roasting the dal imparts a nice flavor and mild color to the pongal.
2. If you want a thick pongal with oats visible add 1/2 cup of water alone.
3. You can use ghee for tempering.
4. If the pongal solidifies,add 2-3 teaspoons milk/water and mix well over low heat before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal