Healthy Oats & Veggie Idli | No Rice, No Fermentation | Easy Breakfast Recipe You’ll Love!

Healthy Oats & Veggie Idli | No Rice, No Fermentation | Easy Breakfast Recipe

When it comes to a healthy, low-calorie, tasty, and fully nutritious breakfast, we want it, and then Idli is often the first name that comes to mind. Traditionally it is made with rice and urad dal fermented overnight. Idli are soft, fluffy, and comforting food that is loved by everyone. But it is a very time-consuming process. What if we have a short time and we have to eat something tasty? We want to cut carbs and have a healthy version with no fermentation and no rice.

In this blog I want to share one of the amazing recipes that is less time-consuming and easy to make: oats and vegetable idli. With that tastiness and with the healthier version. A delicious twist with oats instead of rice and urad dal and the goodness of fresh vegetables. This recipe is perfect for the people who want to lose weight, diet, and maintain the taste.

What are Oats and Vegetable Idli? 

Oats vegetable idli is a steamed cake made using ground oats and Greek yogurt and a mixture of vegetables and basic Indian ingredients. There is no tension about rice and urad dal fermentation; this version of idli is easy to prepare and easy to digest for the stomach. 

The additional vegetables help to make it fiber-rich and colorful, and the oats help to slow the digestion of carbs and beta-glucan, which manages cholesterol and improves health. 

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Why Choose Oats Idli Over Regular Idli?

1. No Rice, No Fermentation: -

Oats idli does not require any preparation. This is one of the instant Saudi recipes from May. 

2. Weight Loss Friendly:-

Due to the high fiber content in oats, it keeps your stomach full, and hence your calorie intake will be reduced. 

3. Diabetic Friendly:

Oats have a low glycemic index, which helps control blood sugar levels. 

4. Great for Kids & Adults:

Full of hidden veggies, this is a great way to introduce kids to healthy food. 

5. Gut-Friendly:

Using curd in the batter helps in maintaining healthy digestion and intestinal flora.

Ingredients we all need

• 1 cup rolleded oats

• 1/2 cup suji (optionalfor texture)

• Salt as per taste 

• Fruit salt or baking soda

• 1/2 cup water 

• 1 cup curd (yogurt)

• 1/4 cup grated carrot

• 1/4 cup chopped beans

• 1/4 cup chopped capsicum 

• 1 tablespoon chopped coriander 

• Optional: corn, spinachh, peas

• 1 tbsp oil or ghee

• 1 tsp mustard seeds 

• 1/2 tsp urad dal

• 1 tsp chana dal

• A few curry leaves

• 1-2 green chillies (chopped)

• A pinch of hing 

Step-by-Step Recipe: How to Make Oats and Veggie Idli 

Step 1: Roast and Grind the Oats: -

Roast the oats in a panan over a low flame for 2-3 minutes until they becomee a golden brown. And make it cool and grind it it into a fine powder in a blender.r. 

Step 2: Prepare the Tempering: -

In a small pan add some mustard seeds, urda dal, chana dal, curry leaves, green chillies, and a pinch of hing. Roast all thesee ingredients in a few minutes until they become golden brown. 

Step 3: Mix the Batter: -

In a mixing bowl add grounds oats powder, rava, curd,, chopped vegetables,, and the tempering.. Add water gradually and do the pure paste. Keep it for 10-15 minutes for rest.

Step 4: Add Fruit Salt: -

Just before the steaming,, add fruit salt or baking soda on it and mix gently. You see the froth up—it gives fluffiness to your idol.

Step 5: Steam the Idlis:-

Apply oil on the top of the mold so that it does not stick to it and comes out easily. Then put the batter on the griddle and let it cook on medium flame for 10 minutes. Then put a toothpick in it and see if the toothpick comes out clean; then your idol is ready.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy: -

Once the idli is steamed, let it cool, then take it out from the tray and serve with coconut chutney, mint chutney, or sambar.

What to serve with oats idli;

• Coconut chutney 

• Green chutney 

• Tomato ketchup 

• Sambhar

• Peanut chutney 

• Or curd chutney 

Pro Tips for Perfect Idle:

• Don't skip the tempering; it adds an amazing flavor in idle.

• Use fresh curd for the best result.

• Steam immediately after adding an Eno. 

Variations to try:

Masala oats idli: 

Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, and crushed ginger garlic to batter. 

Panner oats idle:

Added grated paneer for protein. It's added to your idle protein boosts. 

Stuffed oats idli:

Stuffed with the dry potato sabji or cooked moong dal. 

Millen oats idle:

Mix some ragi or jowar flour to add nutrition.

Why this recipe is perfect for a meal: 

• You can roast the bulk oats and store them for 1-2 months.

• Prepare the chopped veggies the night before.

• Prepare the dry mix and just addwater in the morning.

• This recipe is a healthy tiffin idea for kids. 

Nutritional Benefits (Approx. per serving of 3 idlis):

• Calories: 180–200

• Protein: 6–8 g

• Fiber: 4 g

• Fat: 4–5 g

• No refined flour or rice

• Zero trans fats

Final Thoughts:

Here, oats vegetable idli is not just a quick recipe; it is a complete nutrition-packed pack that gives you a tasty and healthy version. If you want to lose weight or control diabetes, then this recipe is perfect. You can also call this a tiffin recipe, which makes even the kids happy. 

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 Happy cooking!