Monday, September 30

Oats Kozhukattai

Oats as we know is very rich in fiber, low in fat and is a low calorie food apart from being good source of vitamin B1, calcium, iron and protein which is why we prefer it as a wholesome breakfast. What is more convenient about oats is that it suits all ages from a few months old baby to even a 100 years old person as it is simple to digest. Making a relish able dish with it such as this oats Kozhukattai is a real feast for both palate and health.


Serves:  2

Preparation Time:  5 minutes

Cooking Time:  15 minutes

Ingredients:
1.      Oats – 2 cups
2.    Water – 1 ½ cups
3.    Oil – 1 tbsp
4.    Mustard seeds – ¼ tsp
5.     Cumin seeds – ¼ tsp
6.    Urad dal – 1 tbsp
7.     Green chilies – 3
8.    Curry leaves – 1 sprig
9.    Asafoetida – 2 pinches
10.  Coconut grated – 2 tbsp
11.  Salt to taste

Method:

Step 1: Heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, urad dal, curry leaves and chopped green chilies.


Step 2: Add the oats and fry with the tempering for few minutes.


Step 3: Mix grated coconut to it. Add water and salt and mix well to form soft dough like consistency.  Turn off heat.




Step 4: When it is cool enough to handle, mould a portion of dough inside the fist in form of pidi kozhukkatai as in the picture below. Repeat for the entire dough before it comes to room temperature as it will become brittle then.


Step 5: Steam cook the moulded kozhukkatai in a steamer or idli cooker for 5 minutes.



Step 6: Serve hot with any spicy chutney of your choice.

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