Bored of sweet oats? Try this quick and healthy overnight savoury oats recipe

Looking for a quick and easy breakfast that can be prepared ahead of time? If you are bored of eating regular sweet oats, this simple overnight savoury oats recipe is a delicious change from the usual breakfast options.

Made with oats, curd and a flavourful tempering, this recipe requires very little preparation and can be put together in just a few minutes in the morning.

Ingredients

• Oats – 100 gms
• Curd – 200 gms
• Grated cucumber – optional
• Grated carrot – optional
• Pomegranate - optional for garnish

• Oil – 2 teaspoons
• Mustard seeds – as needed
• Green chillies – as needed
• Curry leaves – 2 strands
• Peanuts – 30 gms
• Red chillies – 3
• Cumin – 1 teaspoon

Preparation

Start by adding the oats to a bowl and soaking them overnight in water. This allows the oats to soften and makes them ready to eat the next morning without any cooking.

In the morning, add the curd and salt as per taste to the soaked oats in the same bowl. Mix thoroughly until the oats and curd are well combined and the mixture reaches a creamy consistency.

For an added boost of freshness, you can mix in grated cucumber and carrot. Both vegetables are optional, so you can skip them if you prefer a simpler version.

Next, prepare the tempering. Heat two teaspoons of oil in a small pan and add mustard seeds and cumin. Once they begin to splutter and release their aroma, add the green chillies, curry leaves, peanuts and red chillies.

Let the ingredients cook briefly until the peanuts turn crunchy and the tempering becomes aromatic. Turn off the heat and pour the hot tempering over the prepared oats. Add the salt as per taste.

Mix everything together gently so that the tempering is evenly distributed throughout the oats.

Garnish the savoury oats with fresh pomegranate seeds before serving. The pomegranate adds a refreshing sweetness and a pleasant burst of flavour to every bite.

Serve and Enjoy

Your simple overnight savoury oats are now ready to serve. The soft oats and curd pair well with the crunchy peanuts, spicy tempering and fresh pomegranate, making this an easy and flavourful way to start the day.

This recipe is particularly convenient for busy mornings as the oats can be soaked the night before, leaving only the mixing and tempering to be done in the morning. You can also adjust the amount of chillies and other tempering ingredients according to your taste.

With just a handful of ingredients and minimal preparation, these overnight savoury oats make for a quick, refreshing and wholesome breakfast.