Ingredients: 1 cup Instant Oats (Oatmeal),3/4 cup Water,1 Onion,1 sprig Curry leaves,3 Green Chillies,1 teaspoon Ginger – grated,2 tablespoon Lemon juice,1 tablespoon Sunflower Oil,1 teaspoon Mustard seeds,1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera),1-1/2 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split),1 tablespoon Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal),1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing),3/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi),Salt – to taste,Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – for garnish,Roasted Peanuts (Moongphali) – for garnish
Time in minutes: 30 Servings: 2 Course: Indian Breakfast Diet: Vegetarian
Instructions: To begin making the Lemon Oats, wash chana dal well and soak in enough water for about 10 minutes.Dry roast oats on low flame until nice fragrant smell from the oats is released.Heat oil in a wide pan. Add mustard seeds and wait until it crackles. Next, add urad dal and soaked channa dal and fry till golden in colour.Add finely chopped onions, green chilies, curry leaves, grated ginger and saute until onions turn translucent.Add turmeric powder, salt and mix everything well. Add water and bring to boil.Simmer the flame and add roasted oats. Mix well making sure no lumps is formed. Cover and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes.Now add lemon juice and mix well. Cook for another 3 minutes without covering.Garnish it with finely chopped coriander leaves, roasted peanuts and also some grated coconut.Serve Lemon Oats along with Masala Chai and a bowl of fruits for a healthy breakfast.