Oats

Oats

Oats are considered as one of the healthiest foods. Oats can be prepared in a few minutes. It is an easy to digest food as it is a rich source of fiber.

Oats contain a fiber named beta glucan which helps in lowering “bad” cholesterol in our body. Oats are also a good source of vitamins, proteins, calcium and iron. Oats are rich in protein and contain double the amount of protein than whole corn or whole wheat. Because oatmeal has a low glycemic index, it can help maintain glucose levels. This can be beneficial for people with diabetes. It helps to burn the fats if it is consumed before a meal. It is healthy food for diseased people or people who have just recovered from illness. Oats can be consumed in both sweet as well as salty.

Salty Oats Recipe

Ingredients

  • Oats – ½ bowl
  • Water – 2 cups
  • Onion – 1
  • Chopped green chili – 1-2
  • Green peas – 1/3 cup
  • Carrot – 1 piece
  • Curry leaves
  • Olive oil – ½ teaspoon
  • Cumin seeds – ½ teaspoon
  • Tomato – 1 piece
  • Chopped ginger – One tablespoon
  • Chopped beans – ¼ bowl
  • Chopped green coriander leaves – 2 tablespoon
  • Lemon juice according to taste
  • Salt according to taste.

Procedure

  • Wash all the vegetables properly.
  • Chop vegetables in a bowl.
  • Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onion, Chopped tomato, chopped green chilies and curry leaves and fry for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add roasted oats and mix with entire ingredients. Then fry for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add water and cook at reduced flame for 5-6 minutes until the oats turn soft.
  • Turn off the flame then add salt and lemon juice.
  • Garnish it with green coriander leaves.
  • Delicious salty oats are ready to eat.
  • Serve hot.

Sweet Oats Recipe

Ingredients

  • Oats – ½ cup
  • Skimmed milk – 3 cups
  • Sugar – 3-4 tablespoon
  • Chopped almonds – 2 tablespoon
  • Resins – 5-6 pieces
  • Chopped apricot – ¼ cup

Procedure

  • Take a pan and roast the oats for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add milk and boil it.
  • Add the sugar and stir it for proper mixing.
  • Garnish it with resins, chopped almonds and chopped apricot.
  • Delicious sweet oats are ready.
  • Serve hot in a bowl.

Suggestions

  • If it is consumed in the morning one feels full It is a good breakfast.
  • It is a rich source of fibers hence good for piles, constipation, diabetes and cholesterol.