Masala Oats - Vegan Recipe

Kanchan Rawat
May 8
2 min read

Masala Oats is a hearty, savory Indian-style porridge that transforms humble oats into a bowl of comfort packed with spices, vegetables, and warmth.

This dish is a wholesome twist on traditional upma or khichdi—infused with aromatic ingredients like cumin, turmeric, and pepper, and simmered with fresh garlic.

Carrots, peas, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers add color, texture, and nutrition, making it a perfect one-pot meal. Naturally vegan, high in fiber, and ready in under 20 minutes, it’s ideal for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner when craving something cozy, satisfying, and nourishing.

A steaming bowl of golden masala oats sits invitingly, thick and creamy with flecks of turmeric and cumin-speckled oats. Colorful diced vegetables—orange carrots, green peas, and bell peppers—peek through the warm, savory mixture. Scattered on top are plump, juicy cherry tomatoes, halved to reveal their glistening interiors, their natural sweetness gently balancing the spiced base.

Ingredients

Oil - 1 Teaspoon

Garlic - 3 Medium Cloves

Onion - 1 Small

Carrot - 1 Small

Peas - 3 tablespoons

Cherry Tomatoes - 7-8

Bell Pepper - Half Small

Turmeric Powder - 1/3rd Teaspoon

Cumin Powder - 1 Teaspoon

Pepper - half Teaspoon

Salt - 1 Teaspoon

Oats - 100 Grams

Water - Twice the amount of oats

Coriander and Cherry Tomatoes for Garnish

Steps:

1) Heat a pan, add oil, and then add the finely chopped onion. Cook for 2 minutes.

2) Add chopped garlic and cook over low heat for 2 minutes.

3) Add the spices, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and pepper. You can add other spices like red chili if you want

4) Cook for a minute and then add the vegetables of your choice. I am using bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, carrot, and green peas

5) Give a mix and then add instant oats.

6) Add twice the amount of water to the oats and add salt

7) Cook for 4-5 minutes and garnish with coriander leaves and cherry tomatoes

Oats are one of the healthiest grains on earth. They're a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants.

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