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All of us know that Oats has good health benefits as it belongs to the complex carbs category. These days Oats acquired special place on our breakfast plates. It is proven at our home that consistent intake of Oats (in the morning breakfast) reduced Cholesterol levels  in our bodies. Since then I am determined to include Oats in our family breakfast in many forms. Oat Meal Porridge, Oat Meal Paayasam and Oats Upma are some of the varieties that I have tried in the past. Today oats are appearing in the form of Dosa which is All time South Indian favorite Breakfast, that no one can deny at the Table. My kids and Vj totally loved this breakfast and never noticed that this is actually the complex carb dosa, my favorite part is as it happens Instantaneously. Here is the recipe, Njoy!

Instant Oats Dosa

Ingredients:
Recipe Source: Padhu's Kitchen

Oats - 1 cup
Rice Flour - 2 Tbsp
Sooji Rava - 2 Tbsp
Buttermilk - 1/4 cup
Green Chili - 1 ( optional)
Coriander Leaves - 1 Tbsp ( chopped)
Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder - 1/4 tsp ( freshly ground)
Salt - according to taste
Oil - as needed to make dosa
Water - 1/2 cup or as needed

*yields: 4 to 6 dosas

Method:

1. Dry roast the oats (for 2 min) in non-stick pan and let them cool for a bit. Oats should become brittle. 
2. Grind all ingredients together ( except oil) in mixie or blender to get fine batter consistency. You need to add water  while grinding in small quantities until it becomes like  batter. Let the batter sit for 15 min so that it gets fermented little bit.
3. Heat Dosa Tawa ( or non-stick griddle) and pour 1 ladle of batter and spread around in circles. Add 1 tsp of oil around dosa and let it cook for 1 min on each side and fold into half, take it out from the pan.
4. Repeat the same steps until you are done with the batter. Serve hot these Healthy Oats Dosas with Peanut chutney.

Look at that Crispy Texture!

Notes:

• Green chili is optional here, if i serve to kids I will skip green chili.
• Buttermilk is must and critical ingredient for this Dosa, which aids in speed up the fermenting process. 
• Sooji Rava gives nice crispy texture to Dosa. 
• These are best when served hot.  
• These won't last long, so make sure you make only enough batter for that day or for one-time use.
  
  
  

  Wholesome Breakfast Instantaneously!

Related Recipes:

Dosa Recipes

Oats Recipes

Instant Breakfast Recipes



will be back with another healthy recipe,
until then take care!
-Mythreyi

My MIL is true admirer of my food blog and encourages and supports me in my food blog journey. She has tried several recipes from my blog but Popcorn Chicken in KFC Style and Chocolate Balls are her favorites from my blog. She is in the crowd who motivated  me to start Video Recipes as Videos help all the age group audience to quickly follow through the recipes, that resulted in my Yum! Yum! Yum! Recipes youtube channel.  I am so glad to have such a nice mom-in-law who encourages and supports my passions.

Today I am going to share my Mother-In-Law's recipe that is OatDateNut Ladoo recipe. In this recipe, Oats grind into powder and mixed with other wonderful nut powders and gets processed with Dates puree, finally rolled as Ladoos. The recipe is so simple, that these Ladoos will be ready in Under 15 minutes. These Ladoos are very healthy  as it uses multi-grains, dates, nuts and no sugar is added.This will be good to serve as evening snack for kids or will be power packed on-the go Breakfast. Usually I don't like sweets, but I finished most of these Ladoos when my MIL made yesterday. Because these are not that sweet, little grainy, you can get the pieces of Dates in between, they are simply superb! So When there are so many healthy ingredients used and still tastes delicious, then What do you have to lose,  just that Extra Fat!  Here is the recipe, Njoy!


 Ingredients:
Oats - 1/2 cup ( I have used Rolled Oats)
Dates - 1/2 cup ( pitted and finely chopped)
Ghee - 1 tsp ( Clarified Butter)
Mixed Nuts - 1/4 cup ( I have used Almonds, Peanuts, Pistachios)

*yields 12 Ladoo

Method:

1. Heat the non-stick pan and add 1 tsp Ghee. Once the Ghee is hot, add the Oats and toast them slightly for 1 min. If you are using Peanuts slightly toast them for 1 min. in the same pan ( transfer the toasted oats to separate bowl).
2. Grind the Almonds and Pistachio nuts into fine powder in the small mixe jar. 
3. Grind peanuts into fine powder in small mixie jar. 
4. Grind toasted Oats into fine powder in small mixie jar. 
5. Combine the Oats Powder, Nuts Powder and along with chopped Dates. Combine the mixture and grind again in small mixe jar or in food processor. You will get thick dough at this time. 
6. take the 1 Tbsp amount of dough in your palms and roll them into fine Ladoos until the Dough is done. That's all OatDateNut Ladoo are ready now, so simple, right!

Notes:

• You don't have to toast Almonds or Cashew or Pistachio Nuts.
• I have used MedJol Dates, they are not that sweet. If your Dates are not that sweet, before rolling the Ladoo taste and accordingly add 1 Tbsp of Jaggery Powder. 
• Optionally you can add 1 tsp of sesame seeds or 1/2 tsp crushed ilachi powder for more flavor and taste.
• They store fresh for 5 days out side at room temperature. You can store them refrigerator for 7 to 10 days. 

I wish all my readers a Happy and Safe Deepavali (Festival of Lights)!!! Diwali is a significant festival in India where  everyone look forward to celebrate it with their family. The firecrackers will bring lot of fun to kids, and girls decorate the house with colorful Rangoli and array of Diyas. The tradition of this festival is to eat and share sweets in family and friends.

Oatmeal Paayasam

On this festive occasion,  I am sharing Oatmeal Paayasam sweet recipe with you. This recipe comes with a healthy twist of Oatmeal, to the routine sweet Paayasam. Usually I eat Oatmeal for breakfast as this is quick fix and suits my morning busy schedule. My mom insisted several times to try this Paayasam, as this is very simple and will be ready under 15 minutes. Today the recipe came handy, and I exactly followed my mom's instructions and to my surprise it is ready in 15 minutes with same great festive taste of regular Paayasam.  Usually VJ won't aah or ooh about my dishes, but when he goes for second serving means it's Superb :-). Here is the recipe, Njoy!



Ingredients:
recipe source : My Mom's Kitchen

Whole Milk - 1 1/2 cup
Water - 1/2 cup
(or 2% Milk - 2 cups)

Oatmeal - 1/2 cup
Water - 1/2 cup

Bellam (Gud) - 1/2 cup ( Brown Sugar)
White Sugar - 5 Tbsp
Ghee - 2 tsp
Cashew Nuts - 10 ( halved)
Dry Coconut Pieces - 1 Tbsp

Cardamom - 2



Method:

1. Heat the heavy bottom pan ( I have used my new Prestige non-stick pressure pan). Mix the 1 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup water (or 2 cups of 2% milk) and add to the pan. 
2. Let the milk boil on medium heat for 5 min. Meanwhile, add water to the oatmeal in a microwave safe bowl and heat it in mircowave for 2 min. 
3. Now add grated Bellam ( Brownsugar) and white sugar to the milk. and keep stirring well so that it won't stick to the bottom (5 min) . Fry the Cashew nuts and dry coconut pieces in Ghee until they become golden color and keep it aside.
4. Grind the cardamom in mortar with pastel, and add it to the boiling milk. Now add the cooked oatmeal to the milk and mix well so that it won't form into lumps.  Finally top with Cashew Nuts and Coconut pieces and turn off the heat. 

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Serve into bowls and eat when it is warm for best taste. Happy Diwali Once again, here I am passing this sweet bowl to you, enjoy!

Notes:

• If you don't have Bellam or Brownsugar, you can replace with White Sugar, then total 1/2 cup white sugar can be added. Bellam gives nice color and flavor to the paayasam.
• If you are concerned about the calories then you can use 2% milk, but I suggest trying this recipe with whole milk for better results. 

will meet you here again, until then take care
-Mythreyi

When I see spicy versions of Oats in India I am much delighted to include Oats in my breakfast to make it savory. Though I enjoy eating Cooked Oatmeal with Sambar, but never tried cooking Oats along with the spices directly until I made this Oats Upma today. When I have started this recipe, little hesitant about the outcome as Oats are gluey in nature.  But I am completely confident now to include in my breakfast platter. It is little hard compared to normal upma and you will be full after you eat small portion of it as Oats are complex carbs.  Go ahead and Experiment cooking with these multi grains. Here is the recipe, Enjoy!

Oats Upma

Ingredients:
Oats - 1 cup
Onion - 1/2 medium
Tomato - 1 medium ( cluster, non-hybrid)
carrot - 1 medium
Cashew Nuts - 5
Green Chili - 1
Ginger - 1 inch stick
Chana Dal - 1 tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - 5
salt - 1 tsp
Oil - 1 Tbsp

Water - 1 Tbsp
Lime Juice - 1 tsp



Method:

1. Heat the oil non stick pan or Kadai. Once the oil is hot add Chana Dal, Mustard Seeds. 
2. Once the seeds start spluttering add curry leaves, thinly chopped ginger and green chili. Fry for 1 min. 
3. Add Chopped Onion and Carrot. Saute for 3 min. Add Cashew Nuts and Add salt now. 
4. Add Chopped Tomato and saute until tomato oozes juices ( about 3 min). 
5. Now add Oats to the pan and mix it well. (sprinkle some water, it it becomes too hard).
6. Saute for about 2 min until Oats cooked completely. 

I have served Oats Upma with some yogurt (curd) on the side along with some fruit cut to beat the heat here.

Tips:

• This has to be eaten warm, it becomes hard as it cools off. 
• The amount of water to add depends on your tomato. If tomatoes are juicy and tangy you will get best results, other wise you have to add some water in order to get the oats cooked. 

Have a Healthy Breakfast in the morning to energize your entire day.
-Mythreyi

We all agree that Oatmeal is one healthy easy energizing breakfast. When I have no big plans for breakfast and/or when i am in rush I always rely on Oatmeal microwavables, (Thanks to Quaker Oatmeal Singles) they make it much more easier. I am lucky that my kids are in love with this quickie breakfast too. Of course I always dress it up with fruits, nuts and honey to make it more appealing for kiddos.  See below how i Dressed it up....

Fruit and Nut Oatmeal

 Ingredients:
Quaker Oatmeal Single  - 1
Green apple cubes - 1/4 cup
Red Apple cubes - 1/4cup
Dry Cranberries - 1 Tbsp
Chopped Pecans - 2 Tbsp
Honey - 1 Tbsp
Milk - 2 Tbsp

How to Make it:

• You can use your favorite flavor,  I have used Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal single ( which is our family's fav).
• Follow the directions and cook the oatmeal in microwave for 2 min.
• Add milk and mix it for the desired consistency. Add honey and mix it well. 
• Then top it with apple cubes, cranberries and pecans.

Ta Daaaaa! The wholesome yummy and healthy breakfast bowl is ready in minutes. Hmmm, Yum! Yum! while the milk makes it little creamier, honey does the justice to your sweet teeth, fruits and nuts add crunchiness and the dried cranberries gives the whole new taste to this oatmeal that you will make it more often.

Did i ever tell you the McDonald's Oatmeal is the inspiration for my click and for this post? Yes it is. :-)

Hint:
1. I usually add milk for kiddos. If you want it light, you can skip milk.
2. Why only Pecans? Not such a rule, Experiment with Walnuts and Almonds too.
3. If you are like me, prefer less sweet, skip the Honey part, Maple Brown Sugar flavor already has enough sweet.Or if you try with original flavor, then honey makes it perfect.

Hope this makes your morning cheerful, light and full. See you next time.
-Mythreyi