Curd Oats Congee

Name: Curd Oats Congee
Total time: 420 s
Yield: 1-2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup oats, dry roasted; 3/4 cup curd; 1 cup water or as required; to taste salt; 1 tbsp. oil; 1 tsp. mustard seeds; 1-2 dry red chilies; pinch asafoetida; 1 tsp. urad dal (split black gram lentil); 1 tbsp. chana dal (Bengal Gram lentil); 1 sprig curry leaves; 1-2 tbsp. roasted peanuts; 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#week4of5 - Oats is a wonder cereal which is nutritious, wholesome and low in cholesterol. It contains dietary fiber, is rich in antioxidants and good for diabetics. So there are various ways in which you can consume it, besides having it with milk and sugar.

It can be paired with some curd, (which has a cooling effect and is good for digestion) to make this super easy and yummy congee / porridge for a quick fix dinner anytime.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

It can be paired with some curd, (which has a cooling effect and is good for digestion) to make this super easy and yummy congee / porridge for a quick fix dinner anytime.

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Ingredients

5-7 minutes

1-2 servings

1 cupoats, dry roasted
3/4 cupcurd
1 cupwater or as required
to tastesalt
1 tbsp.oil
1 tsp.mustard seeds
1-2dry red chilies
pinchasafoetida
1 tsp.urad dal (split black gram lentil)
1 tbsp.chana dal (Bengal Gram lentil)
1 sprigcurry leaves
1-2 tbsp.roasted peanuts
1 tbsp.coriander leaves, chopped

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Steps

5-7 minutes

1

In a pan add the oats, 1 cup water and salt. Cook on a low flame till it turns slightly thick. Switch off the flame and keep it aside to cool down.
2

In a bowl, mix together the cooked oats, yoghurt, peanuts and required quantity of water (according to the consistency desired).
3

Heat oil in a pan and temper with the mustard seeds and dry red chilies. After it stops spluttering, add the asafoetida, curry leaves, urad dal and chana dal. Saute for a few seconds.
4

Pour this tempering over the oats congee and garnish with coriander leaves. Enjoy this healthy dish for a quick fix comforting dinner.