Healthy Oats Idli
Per Serving
- Rolled Oats: ¼ cup
- Curd (slightly sour): ½ tbsp.
- Urad dal: 1 tbsp.
- Ginger green chillies, finely chopped: ¼ tsp
- Coriander, finely chopped
- Fruit salt: ¼ tsp
- Salt: ¼ tsp
- Water
Note: 1 cup = 200 ml, ½ cup = 100 ml, 1 tsp = 5 gm, 1 tbsp = 15 gm
*tsp = teaspoon, tbsp = tablespoon
- Combine oats and urad dal in a blender to make smooth powder.
- Add ½ cup of water, curd, ginger chilli paste, salt and mix well to make a batter of pouring consistency. Allow it to rest for 1 hour.
- Mix the batter and add fruit salt, 2 tsp of water and mix.
- Add spoonful of batter into greased idli moulds.
- Steam in an idli steamer for 10 – 15 minutes or until cooked.
- Demould the oats idli and serve hot idli with sambhar.
- Oats idli is a powerhouse of nutrients and a healthy breakfast recipe that gives you sustained energy throughout the morning while taking care of your heart’s health. It is also a perfect way to start your day if you want something nutritious.
- Oats contain beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber that has been shown to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Regular consumption of beta-glucan has also been associated with a reduced risk of heart disease.
- Urad dal is an excellent source of plant-based protein. Protein is an essential nutrient that helps maintain muscle mass and is important for overall heart health.
Nutritional Value per serving
Calories (kcal) |
Carbohydrates (g) |
Proteins (g) |
Fats (g) |
---|---|---|---|
285.26 |
45.43 |
13.42 |
5.54 |
Disclaimer: The information provided is for health awareness only and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before making any changes to your lifestyle or treatment regime.
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Reference:
- Clinical Dietetics Manual; Indian Dietetic Association. 2nd ed. Seth V and Desai N. Elite Publishing House; 2018.
- Longvah.T and Ananthan.R. 2017. Indian food Composition Table. 1st ed. National Institute of Nutrition.
- Fatsecret India. Food Database and Calorie Counter. Accessed 20th Jan 2023. Available at https://www.fatsecret.co.in/calories-nutrition/
- US Department of Agriculture. Food Data Search Results, Fish Salmon Atlantic farmed Cooked Dry Heat. Accessed 21st Feb 2023. Available at https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/nutrients