​8 desi vegetarian breakfast dishes made with Oats

Let us accept that oats is no longer a foreign ingredient and has now become a part of our desi Indian diet. And why not? It is a rich source of fiber, protein, and essential nutrients, which helps keep you full, supports digestion, and provides sustained energy throughout the day. Did you know that with a little creativity, oats can be transformed into delicious desi vegetarian breakfast dishes that are both nutritious and packed with familiar flavors? Take a look at eight wholesome desi vegetarian breakfast dishes one can make with oats at home.

This is one of the most popular dishes made with oats and is a healthy twist on the classic South Indian dish. It is made with roasted oats, mustard seeds, curry leaves, vegetables, and peanuts, making for a comforting and fiber-rich breakfast meal that can be enjoyed with a side of rasam.

This is the desi version of a pancake in savoury flavours. To make this, you need powdered oats mixed with veggies like onions, tomatoes, and capsicum. It is quick to prepare, rich in protein, and perfect for busy mornings. It is best enjoyed with dhania ki chutney.

It is a savoury porridge made with oats and simmered in a tadka along with veggies like carrots, capsicum, and beans. For spices, you need turmeric, garam masala, and salt. It is both satisfying and easy on the stomach, ideal for days when you want a nourishing one-pot meal.

This is a great option for those who can't begin the day without paratha. To make this version of paratha, mix oats into whole wheat dough along with spices, roll the parathas, and cook with ghee or oil. It is best enjoyed with curd and pickle on the side.

This one is for all the paniyaram lovers. Forget rice and sooji, and make paniyaram with oats. Combine roasted oats with curd and veggies of your choice along with salt and baking soda. Add a tempering of oil, mustard seeds and curry leaves and then cook the paniyarams in appe pan. Enjoy with coconut chutney.

For this South Indian delight, blend oats with flattened rice in a blender. Add curd and veggies of your choice and let the batter sit for 15 minutes. Pour the batter into idli moulds and steam to perfection. Enjoy with sambar and chutney.

While sandwich happens to be a foreign dish, but one can always make it desi. Simply make a stuffing of rolled oats, onion, salt, pepper, and cumin powder. Stuff it between two bread slices, layered with dhania chutney. Toast it to perfection with ghee or butter and enjoy.

To make Oats Dhokla, you need to make a batter with oats powder, salt, turmeric, and curd and then steam it to perfection, cut into cubes and add a tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves. This dish is soft, airy, and great for digestion.