Oatmeal doesn’t exactly scream “exciting breakfast” in our house. That is, until I made Savory Masala Oatmeal. I remember my 7-year-old’s face when he took his first bite: "Mom, this is the best oatmeal ever!" Of course, my toddler, who prefers to eat things with his hands, ended up smearing oatmeal all over his face and the kitchen floor, but I could see he was loving it. What started as a quick “let’s get breakfast done before we’re late” turned into a new family favorite. Now, it’s our go-to when we need a hearty meal that doesn’t take much time, but it also comes with a little extra cleanup thanks to the toddler’s creative eating methods.
Serving Count: 4 servings
Calories per serving: ~280
Macros:
- Protein: 9g
- Carbs: 44g
- Fat: 8g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp ghee or butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small tomato, chopped
- 1 green chili (optional)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add the oats. Lower the heat and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, heat the ghee or butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the cumin and mustard seeds and sauté until they start popping.
- Add the chopped onions, tomatoes, and green chili (if using) to the pan. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add turmeric, salt, and pepper, then stir to combine.
- Once the oats are cooked, stir the onion-tomato masala mixture into the oatmeal.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Suggested Sides:
- A side of soft-boiled eggs for extra protein
- A slice of avocado toast (because we love all kinds of toast)
Family Fun Fact:
My 7-year-old tried to convince me that oatmeal was “only for sick days.” I guess adding some spices made it officially a “cool food” in his book. Who knew?
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