Description
A healthy and flavorful take on the classic Indian street food, Pav Bhaji Oats combines hearty oats with mixed vegetables and traditional pav bhaji spices, creating a nutritious, easy-to-make meal perfect for breakfast or a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup oats
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
Vegetables
- ¼ cup onion (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup green peas (fresh)
- ¼ cup cauliflower (grated)
- ¼ cup carrot (grated)
- ¼ cup capsicum (chopped)
Spices and Flavorings
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- Salt to taste
- ½ cup tomato puree (store-bought)
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tbsp pav bhaji masala
Liquids and Garnish
- 2.5 cup water
- Roughly chopped fresh coriander leaves (as per your liking)
- More butter for garnishing
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Heat a saucepan or pot over medium flame and add the butter, allowing it to melt completely.
- Temper cumin seeds: Add cumin seeds to the melted butter and let them splutter, releasing their aroma.
- Sauté onions and peas: Add finely chopped onions and fresh green peas, stirring often. Cook until onions turn translucent and soft.
- Add ginger-garlic paste: Incorporate the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a few minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- Add grated and chopped vegetables: Mix in grated cauliflower, grated carrot, and chopped capsicum evenly with the other ingredients.
- Season with salt: Sprinkle salt to taste and let the vegetables cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add tomato puree: Pour in the tomato puree and mix thoroughly with the veggies and spices.
- Add spices: Stir in turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and pav bhaji masala until well combined with the mixture.
- Cook the masala: Let the mixture cook for 2-3 minutes or until you notice the oil starts separating from the masala, indicating the spices are well cooked.
- Add water and boil: Pour in 2.5 cups of water, stir well, then raise the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the flame to medium-low.
- Incorporate oats: Add the oats, stir thoroughly, then cover the saucepan with a lid.
- Cook oats: Let it simmer for 4-5 minutes until the oats are fully cooked and the water is absorbed.
- Final check: Remove lid, stir, and check for consistency and seasoning. Adjust salt if needed. Turn off the heat.
- Add coriander: Fold in roughly chopped fresh coriander leaves for freshness and aroma.
- Serve and garnish: Immediately transfer the pav bhaji oats to serving bowls or plates. Top each serving with a dollop of butter and garnish with extra coriander leaves.
- Enjoy: Your flavorful and healthy pav bhaji oats is ready to enjoy!
Notes
- You can use quick cooking oats if preferred, but adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Adjust the quantity of butter based on dietary preferences or substitute with oil for a lighter version.
- Add finely chopped tomatoes instead of tomato puree for a fresher taste if desired.
- For a spicier version, increase the red chilli powder or add green chili peppers.
- Serve immediately as oats tend to thicken and dry out upon standing.
- Pair this dish with toasted pav bread or enjoy it as a standalone nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Keywords: Pav Bhaji Oats, Indian street food, healthy pav bhaji, oats recipe, vegetarian Indian recipe
