Gluten-Free Masala Oats
Start your day or elevate your snack game with Gluten-Free Masala Oats, a savory Indian-inspired twist on your usual oatmeal routine. Packed with aromatic spices like cumin, mustard seeds, and garam masala, this recipe combines the wholesome goodness of gluten-free rolled oats with the vibrant flavors of sautéed onions, tomatoes, fresh green chilies, and hearty veggies such as carrots and peas. Lightly spiced with turmeric and red chili powder, and finished with a burst of freshness from coriander and a splash of lemon juice, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes. It's the perfect warm and nourishing meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner—gluten-free, vegetarian, and utterly satisfying. Whether you're looking for a healthy option or a new comfort food staple, Masala Oats will hit the spot!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Gluten-free rolled oats
- 2 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 medium Chopped onion
- 1 medium Chopped tomato
- 1 teaspoon Chopped green chilies
- 0.25 cup Frozen peas
- 0.25 cup Chopped carrot
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, and let them splutter for a few seconds.
Add chopped onion and green chilies to the pan. Sauté until the onion turns translucent.
Stir in the chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft and mushy.
Add the frozen peas and chopped carrots, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are partially cooked.
Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
Pour in 2 cups of water and bring the mixture to a boil.
Add the gluten-free oats to the pan, reduce the heat to low, and stir well.
Cover the pan and let the oats cook until they absorb the water, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes.
Once the oats are cooked and the mixture thickens, add garam masala and mix well.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and drizzle lemon juice before serving.
Serve hot for a satisfying and delicious meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.9 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2441 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.7 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1297 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
