After a hearty weekend meal, we want our week to start afresh on a healthy note. The guilt of eating unhealthy food all weekend drives us to eat healthier the next day. Oats are one such superfood that is known to be great for our body. The healthy fiber, antioxidants, protein and other essential nutrients provided by oats make it a smart choice for our diet. But we often find it difficult to cook with oats due to our limited knowledge about the versatility of this food. Hence, we have found some delicious ways in which you can include oats in your lunch. Oats can be used to make pulao, khichdi, roti and even Manchurian!
Here are 5 oats recipes for a healthy lunch:
1. Oats Casserole
Who doesn’t love a delicious casserole?! This humble combination of vegetables, rice and spices makes a comfort meal. In this recipe, all you have to do is replace the rice with oats and you will enjoy a healthy and hearty meal that is also delicious.
For the Oats Casserole recipe, click here.
2. Oats Khichdi
Khichdi is the most popular one pot meal, which is often enjoyed when we want to treat our body with the right nutrients. Although it is already considered a healthy dish, that doesn’t mean it can’t be healthy. This Oats Khichdi comes with the goodness of lentils and vegetables.
Click here for the Oats Khichdi recipe.
3. Oats Roti
Skip your home-made atta roti and opt for a healthier option with this oats roti. These rotis are stuffed with oats, onions and green coriander, making them very tasty to eat! Pair this healthy roti with lentils or vegetables of your choice.
For the Oats Roti recipe, click here.
4. Oats Dahi Masala
This creamy and masala gravy is ready in just 20 minutes. With oats, vegetables, masalas and curd, you can have a sumptuous curry that can be had for lunch with rotis. This oats curry also comes with a spicy tempering.
For the Oats Dahi Masala recipe, click here.
5. Oats Manchurian
This classic Indo-Chinese gravy gets a healthy twist with oats. The Manchurian in this spicy gravy is made with healthy ingredients like oats and vegetables. Another amazing thing about this recipe is that the Manchurians are baked, not fried.
For the Oats Manchurian recipe, click here.
Try these desi oats recipes for a healthy lunch and let us know which one is your favorite in the comment section.