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steel cut oats for Indian recipe

Steel Cut Oats Indian Recipe : Lentils and Chana Masala Oats

This Indian inspired healthy vegan breakfast is super easy to make and soooo delicious! Steel cut oats, flavored with Chana Masala and coconut milk. Topped with Kashmiri curry lentils and herbs.
Note: time will vary on this recipe depending on cooking method for steel cut oats
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For Chana masala steel cut oats
  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk I used light canned coconut milk. Can substitute other coconut milk, oat milk, or milk of your choice
  • 3 1/2 cups water Can add more water if you prefer oats more liquidy
  • 1/2 tsp chana masala seasoning I used MDH's Chana Masala spice blend
  • pinch of salt to taste
For Kashmiri Curry Lentils
  • 1 can cooked lentils
  • 3/4 cup Kashmiri Curry I used Maya Kaimal's jarred Kashmiri curry
Herbs
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves (cilantro), chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped

Method
 

For Chana masala steel cut oats
  1. NOTE: If you are cooking your oats on the stovetop, follow these instructions. If you would like to cook your oats using a rice cooker or pressure cooker, refer to directions above in the "How To Cook Steel Cut Oats" section. The time and amount of liquid will vary depending of cooking method.
    Using the rice cooker is my preferred method.
  2. In a medium sauce pan, combine oats with coconut milk and water
  3. Bring to boil and reduce heat to medium-low and allow oats to simmer
  4. Simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally
  5. At the 25 minute mark, test oats. If you like the texture remove from heat. If you would like your oats to be softer, cook another 5 or 10 minutes until desired texture is reached. Add a touch more water if needed.
  6. When oats are at desired texture, remove from heat
  7. Add chana masala seasoning and salt. Stir until evenly combined
    steel cut oats for Indian recipe
  8. Set aside
  9. **while oats are cooking, move ahead and prep other elements of the recipe
For Kashmiri Curry Lentils
  1. Combine canned lentils and Kashmiri curry in sauce pan. Cook over medium heat until hot.
    lentils for steel cut oats Indian recipe combined with curry in a pan
  2. Remove from heat and set aside
    curry lentils for steel cut oats Indian recipe
Herbs
  1. Chop coriander and mint. Set aside
    chopped herbs for steel cut oats Indian recipe
Put it all together
  1. Plate seasoned steel cut oats
    steel cut oats for Indian recipe in a bowl
  2. Top with Curry lentils
    plating curry lentils for steel cut oats Indian recipe
  3. Top with fresh herbs
    steel cut oats Indian recipe
  4. Serve and enjoy!
    steel cut oats Indian recipe