Masala Oats (Savory Spiced Oatmeal)

This Indian breakfast porridge combines high-fiber oats and plant-protein tofu with antioxidant-rich spices for a savory, long-lasting energy boost.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (2 servings), not per serving.

• 80 g rolled oats · 304 kcal in the whole recipe
• 100 g firm tofu, small diced · 144 kcal in the whole recipe
• 60 g green peas (fresh or frozen) · 49 kcal in the whole recipe
• 80 g yellow onion, finely chopped · 32 kcal in the whole recipe
• 80 g tomato, finely chopped · 14 kcal in the whole recipe
• 50 g carrot, finely diced · 20 kcal in the whole recipe
• 4 g garlic (1 clove), minced · 6 kcal in the whole recipe
• 3 g fresh ginger, grated · 2 kcal in the whole recipe
• 5 g fresh cilantro, finely chopped · 1 kcal in the whole recipe
• 7 g olive oil (approx. 1/2 tbsp) · 62 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp garam masala, salt to taste

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add cumin seeds, then sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and carrot for 3-4 minutes until softened.

   

2. Stir in chopped tomato, green peas, turmeric, and salt, cooking for 2 minutes until tomatoes break down.

   

3. Add diced firm tofu, rolled oats, and 400 ml of water; simmer gently over medium-low heat for 4-5 minutes until oats are creamy.

   

4. Remove from heat, sprinkle with garam masala and fresh cilantro, then divide into bowls and serve hot.

   

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