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March 21, 2011

OATS BUTTERMILK PORRIDGE | OATS KANJI

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I think most of  u know and  make this porridge .U all may wonder if i say this is the first time i am making this .Yes, for the first time i prepared this quick , delicious porridge and enjoyed for breakfast today.I got this recipe from a blog , made some additions and relished with pickle Tongue out
Oats kanji

INGREDIENTS
1 cup - 200ml
  • QUAKER OATS – 1 /2 CUP
  • Butter milk –2 cups or half cup of sour curd
  • Water & Salt – As needed
To temper :
  • Oil – 1 tsp
  • Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
  • Urad dal – 1 tsp
  • Red chilly – 1 no ( Pinched into two )
  • Curry leaves – a few
  • Asafetida – 2 pinches
  • Ginger – a small piece ( finely chopped)
Coriander leaves –Little ( chopped )
METHOD
  • Soak the oats in water for 15 mins . This step is purely optional.
  • Pressure cook the oats till one whistle.Mash it well with a ladle.
  • Now add the buttermilk and salt. ( Add less buttermilk if it is too sour)
  • Temper all the items given above and add it to the oats mixture.
  • Mix well.Garnish with coriander leaves.

TIPS
  • If u feel the porridge is too sour, add milk or water to reduce the sourness and adjust the salt accordingly .
  • U can add finely chopped raw mango pieces to get a nice flavor and taste. 


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37 comments :

Raks said...

I have this for lunch along with veggies+ pickle :) Love it! Yumm!

Savi-Ruchi said...

I tried this after seeing Prathibha's post. Tastes great!

Indian Khana said...

Looks yum ..and I have to try it :)

Ramya said...

Never tried oats porriage with buttermilk..I always make the sweet version..the savoury version looks n sounds yummm..Wil try it out this weekend:-)

Reshmi Mahesh said...

Yummy looking porriage...Healthy too...

Unknown said...

Wow this is my fav breakfast..healthy n filling

Lifewithspices said...

My fav breakfast item.. its delicious..

Sravs said...

So healthy and yummy !!

Jeyashris Kitchen said...

now a days i started having this rasam, buttermilk and veggies. Healthy one

Ana Powell said...

Great proposal, must try it ♥

Priya Sreeram said...

looks so good ! i make it the same way

divya said...

Very inviting and delicious !!!

Vimitha Durai said...

I also make it like this... Love it...

Harika baratam said...

Yum yum. Nice brk fast item.

Sushma said...

Hi Chitra,
Came across your blog today. Love your Oats Buttermilk porridge!! I really love the Kitchen clinic section. Just started a blog yesterday.Do checkout (http://recipes4mydaughter.blogspot.com/.
Sushma

Jayanthy Kumaran said...

very informative Chitra...love your presentation..
Tasty appetite

VineelaSiva said...

Oats porridge is very healthy,tasty and comfort food for all ages and all time.

Swathi said...

Nice healthy porridge.

sathya said...

A healthy and hearty porridge ! Yum !

GEETHA ACHAL said...

வாவ்...ரொம்ப அருமையாக இருக்கு...சூப்ப்ராக இருக்கின்றது...

Cham said...

I don't even make seasoning, it is my daily breakfast! Good one!

Suganya said...

This sounds so cool and refreshing.... nice recipe.... YUM!

Vidhya said...

This sounds and looks so yum.I a have never had Oats porridge that is savory.Loved the idea.

Sowmya said...

Great nutrition facts and nice twist to the regular oats porridge!

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Sharmi said...

lovely presentation with a lil pickle near by!

Parita said...

Healthy and simple kanji..i would love to make this for dinner..simple! Btw i love your header..its superb!

Panchpakwan said...

Wow so healthy and delicious breakfast.

Prathima Rao said...

Had this at my aunt`s palce once & i loved it!!! It is so much better than having it with milk...
Prathima Rao
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nazarina said...

I definitely have to try your take on my oats, Yummy!

Mrs K said...

Thanks Chitra for your lovely comment and also for taking the time off to stop by at my blog:) The oats porridge sounds and looks good+ nutritious.I have sweet prridge but the savory one can be a refreshing change -will have to try it soon :)!!!

Vikis Kitchen said...

Oats is wonderful for health. Buttermilk version is new to me and learned it after starting the blog only:)your combo with pickle and that chilly makes it more tasty.

Unknown said...

Hi chitra, i am new to ur blog...saw many yummy recipes...i have to try one by one...Not only the recipes but also ur pics are really superb!!!!

Unknown said...

This reminds me of my childhood chitra amma used to alternate between buttermilk and milk kanjis - Looks deliciously wholesome - Lovely post!

Sowmya said...

Very different and delicious, tangy kuzhambu!

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Gayathri Anand said...

yeah I too did the savoury version ...will be posting it today ...but I did not temper ...i just added salt + jeera powder ...ur's looks so yummy

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grace crawford said...

My mum does butter milk oats.. It is really great option to have hearty breakfast...
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